During inspection of the rocker arm geometry, the rocker arm is contacting the tip of the valve stem excessively to one side. Technician A says that pushrod length may be changed to correct the problem. Technician B says that rocker arm length may be changed to correct the problem. Who is correct?

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Changing the pushrod length can indeed help correct the issue of improper rocker arm geometry by adjusting the pivot point and thus the contact point on the valve stem. Changing the rocker arm length is not a standard method for correcting this specific issue, as it would affect the leverage and operation of the valve train without necessarily correcting the misalignment issue.

During Inspection of the Rocker Arm Geometry, the Rocker Arm