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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 08:24 AM
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I am installing Harland Sharp roller rocker on my stock LS1 heads.
One head there was room, but very little. the other head I had to grind material away to make room.
My concern is how much room do I need?
do the rockers move or deflect under load?
will they expand or get bigger with heat?

The head was already clearance by the factory. even more so on the side I am having to clearance.

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2 cents, I'd say .030 .
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You can get shims for the valve covers from JEGS.

I had to go that route even after I removed all the bosses an baffles from the valve cover.

I have a set for sale.

https://www.jegs.com/i/PRW/228/41346...EaAg3OEALw_wcB
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