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Dec 1, 2007 | 06:26 PM

STL94LT1

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Guideplate Install

I'm switching from self-aligning rockers to NSA's. The position of the guideplates can vary just a bit. Any certain way to make sure these are installed properly?

Dec 1, 2007 | 07:20 PM

geezel

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Position the guide plates so the alignment of the push rods causes the roller tip end of the rockers to be centered over the valve stems.

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Dec 1, 2007 | 10:31 PM

USAsOnlyWay

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From: Seattle Area WA

Interestingly my Dart heads didn't do that perfectly. I called up Dart and they said it is normal and not to worry. I went to my mechanic and he said, it will be fine, but he always runs the Isky adjustable guideplates so that every push rod is set up right.

If I could've afforded it at the time, I would've done it.

Dec 1, 2007 | 10:40 PM