Im going to replace the valve stem seals on my 76 300D. I have already done the seals on cylinders 1 and 2 but it got dark so i'll finish up on the other 6 valves tomorrow, but I have a question first.

For cylinder 1 and 2 the rocker arms come out in a set of 2, no problem, just position the camshaft where both cylinders have there rocker arms free(not pressed).

But on on cylinders 3-5 the rocker arms come out in a set of 3. Is it possible to position the cam where it isn't pressing on any of the rockers arms so I can remove the whole set? I don't think so....... So whats the trick to pulling the rocker arms on cylinders 3-5?

Thanks

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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service disc?

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

I have one, but it says remove the bolts and pull out rocker arms, LOL.

I found a old thread that states the postion in which the group of 3 rockers can be removed, when lobe #5 is at the 12 o'clock postion. Its a a tight squeeze but they can be removed with a bit of force.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg