Adjusting roller rockers -
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Drifting
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Adjusting roller rockers -
I am using Pro Magnum 1.6's and was wondering if these need to be adjusted from time to time or not at all.
I know there are a ton of people here using them. Are you checking them? If so, how often?
Thanks
I know there are a ton of people here using them. Are you checking them? If so, how often?
Thanks
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Re: Adjusting roller rockers - (HeeHaw89)
Well I'm not using the pro magnms, I'm using Scorpion 1.7 rockers but the principal is the same. I check mine whenever I feel like there is excessive noise coming from the valve covers. Other than that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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Re: Adjusting roller rockers - (HeeHaw89)
I have run the 1.6:1 ProMagnums for several years and they sound fine and I get no valve float, so the valve covers stay in place.
I figure I didn't service the OEM rockers so these should be at least as good.
I figure I didn't service the OEM rockers so these should be at least as good.
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Drifting
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Re: Adjusting roller rockers - (Nathan Plemons)
Mine were rather noisy (compared to stock) immediately upon installation so its hard to gauge if they are getting out of adjustment just on sound alone.
I guess the key word in your response is "excessive", which I don't believe to be the case at this time.
I agree if its not broke don't fix it, but I was just wondering if it should be considered a preventative maintenance item.
I guess the key word in your response is "excessive", which I don't believe to be the case at this time.
I agree if its not broke don't fix it, but I was just wondering if it should be considered a preventative maintenance item.
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Re: Adjusting roller rockers - (HeeHaw89)
Mine seemed quieter than the OEM rockers and I've had the valve covers off since installation so feel a secure in the setup.
I wonder if Comp Cams has any info on their site as to maintenance and/or inspection intervals for their ProMagnums; there is no such info in their old catalog.
I wonder if Comp Cams has any info on their site as to maintenance and/or inspection intervals for their ProMagnums; there is no such info in their old catalog.
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Re: Adjusting roller rockers - (HeeHaw89)
I've checked mine after various R/R's on engine components and or just for my peace of mind using the running method. Can rest easy knowing I did it and it's in check. Only cost me time and effort. I'd say do it. Just so you know you did it and set it to where you like.
