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Feb 15, 2005 | 04:33 PM

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74Thrasher

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WTF? Self-aligning or not?

Hey fellas,
So what's the deal. Supposedly these rocker arms are self aligning, but I don't see the "groove" that makes them self-aligning. Granted, I am a beginner at this car tech thing. What do y'all think?

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Feb 15, 2005 | 04:36 PM

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yes they are self aligning. The roller portion is recessed so that it fits over the valve stem and is not allowed to slip off.

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Feb 15, 2005 | 04:36 PM

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The "rails" on the roller tip keep the rocker centered and aligned on the tip of the valve.

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Feb 15, 2005 | 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 74Thrasher

Granted, I am a beginner at this car tech thing.

Yes...sorry to say I believe you. Your hands and fingernails are just WAY too clean.

Eddie

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Feb 15, 2005 | 04:59 PM

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Yes...sorry to say I believe you. Your hands and fingernails are just WAY too clean.

Eddie

Yeah, gotta keep the hands clean for the ladies

Thanks for the replies guys! Self-aligning it is

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Feb 15, 2005 | 05:01 PM

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The "rails" on the roller tip keep the rocker centered and aligned on the tip of the valve.

I have those same rr's

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Feb 15, 2005 | 05:15 PM

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Yes...sorry to say I believe you. Your hands and fingernails are just WAY too clean.

Eddie

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Feb 15, 2005 | 06:00 PM

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If you're using self-algining rockers, I don't think it is recommended to use guides on the heads.

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