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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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I have 72 that has had its hyrdraulic lifters replaced with solid, but it still has the stock rocker arms. Is it fairly easy to install roller rockers on the heads.
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Remove and replace, then adjust. Although you may need different pushrods.
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You will also have to go to tall valve covers if You havent done so already.
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Thanks guys
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are you saying you still have a hydraulic grind cam but are running solids on it?
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Don't expect to see any HP gains by going to roller rockers. Did they swap the cam or just the lifters. If it is just the lifters you are in for some real trouble ahead. There really is no need to go to a full roller rockers unless you are running high spring pressure.
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