Rocker arm wear

[69440yellow]

Please look at the pictures and tell me if the wear on these rocker arms is normal. These came of a 318 hydraulic lift motor. I took it off to look for cause of loud tappet noise. I found that if you push down on the push rod the lift will push down with a moderate push of the thumb. The spring brings it right back to the top as you receive the pressure. The main question is about the wear on the rocker arms.

 

[Outsider]

Looks normal for 200k, if less than 100k, then I'd say lube issues from lack of ZDDP in the oil and the like, that seems to be a contemporary situation. I like the VR1 in these old motors.

 

[Geoff 2]

Quite normal for high mileage. If there is an indent you can feel with your finger nail, rub them on some 180 emery paper until smooth. Inspect p/rod socket for signs of punch-through. Then good as new.

 

[69440yellow]

Just to follow up, put driven hr1 15-50 in and still have very light rocker noise while cold. It is raining here so no trial drive today.