Roller TIP Rockers +noise
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Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Roller TIP Rockers +noise
Hey all
I have a set of Crane Magnum Roller TIP rockers and I can hear a faint ticking sound
Are Roller tip Rockers supposed to make any noise?
Here is a very similair example if not identical
Thanks
Bob
I have a set of Crane Magnum Roller TIP rockers and I can hear a faint ticking sound
Are Roller tip Rockers supposed to make any noise?
Here is a very similair example if not identical
Thanks
Bob
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Columbus Mn
I had those installed on my sbc and yep they make a constant ticking noise. It drove me crazy. I was constantly readjusting the valves hoping the ticking would go away. The ticking never went away. I went to Crane aluminum full roller rockers and everything is all better now. Good luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Little Rock AR
They are not supposed to make noise. Mine are quiet on the hydraulic cammed engines.
How do you know it is a rocker arm making the noise? Have you isolated the particular cylinder yet? Could be header leak, general valvetrain wear, seat issues, piston/head interfearance from ingesting a piece of crap, rocker arm nut backing off, etc.
-Mark.
How do you know it is a rocker arm making the noise? Have you isolated the particular cylinder yet? Could be header leak, general valvetrain wear, seat issues, piston/head interfearance from ingesting a piece of crap, rocker arm nut backing off, etc.
-Mark.
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From: Modesto CA.
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Originally Posted by Bob Onit
Hey all
I have a set of Crane Magnum Roller TIP rockers and I can hear a faint ticking sound
Are Roller tip Rockers supposed to make any noise?
Here is a very similair example if not identical
Thanks
Bob
I have a set of Crane Magnum Roller TIP rockers and I can hear a faint ticking sound
Are Roller tip Rockers supposed to make any noise?
Here is a very similair example if not identical
Thanks
Bob
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
A bit off from the question, but I don't think there is any advantage to roller-tip rockers. On at least some of the LSx engines, GM has been using rockers with a roller trunion and a standard tip. An archives search should turn up some very interesting past discussions.
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From: Forked River NJ
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
It was an exhaust leak .... either cylinder 5 or 7
I need to buy decent gaskets, I think I will go for the header bolts with the locking Allen head
Thanks
Bob
I need to buy decent gaskets, I think I will go for the header bolts with the locking Allen head
Thanks
Bob
I had that happen on my first time to the drag strip a long time ago. I thought something was really wrong with the motor. Got home and felt pretty stupid for not checking that at the strip. I use Permatex High Temp gasket sealant on the gaskets and the yhave never leaked since. I have even had the gaskets off a few times and still no leaks. 
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by Bob Onit
It was an exhaust leak .... either cylinder 5 or 7
I need to buy decent gaskets, I think I will go for the header bolts with the locking Allen head
Thanks
Bob
I need to buy decent gaskets, I think I will go for the header bolts with the locking Allen head
Thanks
Bob
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