qws

Quick question. On my build I'm changing out the stock 3/8" rocker arms to the 7/16". Anyways is there a torque spec for the new studs or can I just assume its the same as what the FSM says.
thanks

John A. Marker

AFR uses 60 pounds of torque on their studs, it should be about the same for yours.

rpoL98

i replaced the GM 3/8" rocker studs on my 113 heads with ARP 234-7202 (typical SBC applicaton) 7/16" rocker studs. ARP instructions call for 55ft-lbs with moly lube, 70ft-lbs with 30wt motor oil.

A95Y

Did you use guideplates with these studs?

Thanks

rpoL98

yes, i replaced the GM "assembly aid" pushrod-holder plates with normal SBC guideplates. i also replaced the pushrods with hardened ones. and while i was at it, i installed roller rockers, non-self-aligning regular wide-body (i.e. not narrow-body). actually, the latter was the objective.