roller rocker arm help!
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roller rocker arm help!
I just bought some comp cams magnum 1.52 roller tip rocker arms (1412-16) for my 86 (non-self aligning). The instructions say push rod guide plates MUST be used. I thought these were a direct bolt on. Are there any roller tip rockers that work without guideplates?
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Check your heads where the pushrod goes thru, if it is a slot you are good to go. If it is a round hole then you will need guide plates to use them.
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Thats what I thought. I do have the slots in the heads. But the way its worded in the instructions, it sounds like guideplates are required at all times.
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you only need, or can use, one locating method for the rockers. using 2 will cause you problems. you ought to be good with out guide plates.
I agree, and beleived this.. UNTIL I opened up a stock 89 L98, and what did I find??? Pushrod slots, AND factory guided rockers. Seemed to work for a 130k miles too. In fact it was still working when the oil pump pickup fell off and the motor spun 2 rods!!
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