Odd Roller Rocker Question
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From: Redmond Wa
Originally Posted by mn_vette
So that's my current setup. I've got a split set of 1.6/1.52 rockers and I'm trying to get a full set of 1.6's so I bought some off a guy and they turned out to be 15(1 has a bad roller) self aligning 1.6's Would it hurt to run half the engine on self aligning and half non-self aligning?
Anyways, to avoid the problem you describe with the guide plates, replace your stock rocker studs with LT4 rocker studs. They take the missing guide plate into account which in the end, translates into the same finished length of your stock rocker studs. These LT4 rocker studs also have a nice shoulder on the "nut" that tightens against the aluminum head. Almost like a washer that has been cast in place. The LT4 rocker studs are 3/8" studs. Not what most would prefer but if your not running the RPMs to the sky then the 3/8" should be just fine. I think I spent about $30.00 on a complete set of LT4 studs.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Jackson MI
That sounds like a good idea except all of my rocker arms are 7/16" 
That made me think. I just checked the rockers on an extra set of heads I've got. The bum sent me 3/8" rockers as well! I can't use these at all!!!
That made me think. I just checked the rockers on an extra set of heads I've got. The bum sent me 3/8" rockers as well! I can't use these at all!!!
Last edited by mn_vette; Feb 23, 2005 at 09:14 AM.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by 65Z01
It doesn't matter if you run some self aligning and some not, so long as there in only one method of alignment used per rocker arm.
Functionally, it will be fine. The problem may come down the road, working on it. You will have to make sure the self aligning rockers get matched up with the "chopped off" guide plates. If you ever sell the car like this, the next guy is going to curse and call you everything but smart. Even a trained mechanic wouldn't suspect a thing, until it was too late.
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