1970 Mercedes W108 - rocker arm rests at an angle

Dear all,

When adjusting the valves of my 280 SE (overhead camshaft with rocker arms, M130 engine code), I noticed that one rocker arm rested at an angle against the cam. See pictures above. This made the valve adjustment on that particular intake valve a little tricky, as the feeler gauge would bind on the tight side (no room) and would go loosely in on the other.

No symptoms, no scoring or marks, and I can easily wiggle the rocker arm. It just feels like there is a slight force holding it at an angle when resting. When contacting the lobe, it sits level.

Any ideas? Maybe it’s the little hairpin spring retainer clip which is bent?

I’ve currently set it to a compromise where it’s loose on one side and tight on the other, around 0.10 (spec) in the center.

Any suggestion are welcome.

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