Rocker Arms for AFR Heads
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Rocker Arms for AFR Heads
Hello to all. I am sorry if this is a stupid question. I have done searches and have not found my answer. I have AFR 180cc Heads. I thought that I could just reuse my old stock stamped GM rocker Arms. I have been measuring the pushrod length and I noticed that the rocker arms don't seem to be compatible with the springs. The rocker arms seem to rub on the springs. I need to know, are either the self aligning or non-self aligning rocker arms are compatible with 1.450 Springs.
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Sorry bro, that didn't answer my question. I know the diff between self and non. Just want to know if stock may work. I looked in summit paper catalog, no good info. I know what I could buy, but I don't want to buy anything, yet. Thanks Bro.
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Re: Rocker Arms for AFR Heads
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I need to know, are either the self aligning or non-self aligning rocker arms compatible with 1.450 Springs.
I need to know, are either the self aligning or non-self aligning rocker arms compatible with 1.450 Springs.
I didn't mean to imply what everybody has already concluded from my question. My bad.
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they should be, with the correct geometry, sometimes you have to remove a little metal from the bottom of roller rockers for clearance. there's a very good chance you ought to go aftermarket for your rockers
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You should consider an aftermarket set even if you can make the stockers work. If you care, I've got a set of the wide body harlan sharps with centerbolt valve covers the I just had to modify to make them fit. I like the idea of a bit beefier rocker. I've also use the Crane Gold rockers, and Scorpion wide and narrow bodies on AFR heads. Always have used non SA and guideplates.
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well what I was saying is the will tell you what springs they clear. which is what you asked.
here are aftermarket stamped rockers http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&x=24&y=8
the roller rockers are listed the same way
well, looks like the page did not save but, you get the idea if you go through a few pages most say the max spring size
here are aftermarket stamped rockers http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&x=24&y=8
the roller rockers are listed the same way
well, looks like the page did not save but, you get the idea if you go through a few pages most say the max spring size
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