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not really sure on the mileage, I will try to find my old thread when I swapped the straubs in and see if there is any info in there... as far as usage it was raced regularly, 1/2 mile, etc, so they would likely wear less if driven easy... I'm not knocking that kit, just pointing out that they do wear and may eventually need to have the bushings replaced
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not really sure on the mileage, I will try to find my old thread when I swapped the straubs in and see if there is any info in there... as far as usage it was raced regularly, 1/2 mile, etc, so they would likely wear less if driven easy... I'm not knocking that kit, just pointing out that they do wear and may eventually need to have the bushings replaced
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NOTHING to apologize for. None of us could even walk when we were born!! None of us knew how to talk to women, either. Well, never mind the last one, some things NEVER change!!!
Anyway, go ahead and use the rockers you have. Just look them over good, and make sure none have excessive wear on the tip. Like if there's an obvious wear mark that you can catch with your fingernail. Do your best to ensure all the needle bearings are in there. I don't know how many there are supposed to be, but you can "pinch" the fulcrum/trunnion between your thumb and forefinger, and move it around, up and down, like the cam/pushrod does. If any have too much play, and feel loose, or bind, something is wrong. Do you know the history of the rockers?
Anyway, go ahead and use the rockers you have. Just look them over good, and make sure none have excessive wear on the tip. Like if there's an obvious wear mark that you can catch with your fingernail. Do your best to ensure all the needle bearings are in there. I don't know how many there are supposed to be, but you can "pinch" the fulcrum/trunnion between your thumb and forefinger, and move it around, up and down, like the cam/pushrod does. If any have too much play, and feel loose, or bind, something is wrong. Do you know the history of the rockers?
