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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 02:13 AM
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Which ones do I need for my 454? Are they all the same? Should I stay with the stock ones I have.

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aren't your stud's 7/16 ??
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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Yep.
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i ain't possitve, but i thought the 7/16" that work on sbc work...anybody????
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Jughead if the nuts you have are worn out then I would just go down to the GM dealer and pick up new ones. I do not see any reason to purchase those Poly-Locks. Save your funds for other fun stuff.
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No, they're not worn. The are new sever dutyjobs from Competition Products. Lot of BB guys recommending these poly locks to help retain lash better?? Not sure of the exact reason.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Jughead
Lot of BB guys recommending these poly locks to help retain lash better??
Are you having problems with your lash changing?

There is a whole lot if information missing. What series 454? Stock stamped steel rockers? What type of cam? Flat? Roller? Solid? Hydaulic?

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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Are you having problems with your lash changing?

There is a whole lot if information missing. What series 454? Stock stamped steel rockers? What type of cam? Flat? Roller? Solid? Hydaulic?

RACE ON!!!

The are new sever dutyjobs from Competition Products. Lot of BB guys recommending these poly locks to help retain lash better?? Not sure of the exact reason.

Mark IV, Solid cam
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Originally Posted by Jughead
The are new sever dutyjobs from Competition Products.

Mark IV, Solid cam
Is that a stamped steel stock type replacement rocker? What problem are you trying to cure?

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