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Old May 28, 2018 | 01:11 AM
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I want to order 1.6 roller rockers .
Can anybody tell me the difference between het rockers before 1986 and after 1987 ?
If i look the rockers go from 1955/1986 and 1987/2000 .
I have 10088113 heads / Comp cams 12-364-4
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Old May 28, 2018 | 07:32 AM
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You need self aligning rockers unless someone replaced your factory guide plates with real guide plates. So you are looking for 1987 and up design.
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I orded self aligning 1.6 roller rockers
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The difference in the rockers related to the valve covers. The center bolt valve cover require a narrower rocker arm than the earlier perimeter style, because the bolts are between the rockers. The perimeter valve cover allow more room for the rockers since bolts are on the edges. Non self aligning rockers require hardened guide plates and push rods.
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Originally Posted by i‘m dutch
I orded self aligning 1.6 roller rockers
That should be fine, just confirm that they are the narrow body design. They should be since they are self aligning but it does not hurt to check.
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You may have to drill out the inside of the valve covers to make them fit perfectly without tapping against it.
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Originally Posted by vader86
You may have to drill out the inside of the valve covers to make them fit perfectly without tapping against it.
I have bigger Edelbrock valve covers
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