Rocker Arm purchasing advice question ??
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Rocker Arm purchasing advice question ??
I need to replace my rocker arms due to huge scratches in the shafts.
I think this is related to the very loud "tap" that i've been getting, regaurdless they are worn.
I am looking in Dennis Carpenter and they have:
Shafts = $20 x 2 = $40
Rocker Arm stands = $12.50 x 8 = $100
Rocker Arms = $7.50 x 16 = $120
Total = $260
My questions are:
1. Is this the best way to go?
2. Do I need to replace my pushrods as well for $48 more?
I think this is related to the very loud "tap" that i've been getting, regaurdless they are worn.
I am looking in Dennis Carpenter and they have:
Shafts = $20 x 2 = $40
Rocker Arm stands = $12.50 x 8 = $100
Rocker Arms = $7.50 x 16 = $120
Total = $260
My questions are:
1. Is this the best way to go?
2. Do I need to replace my pushrods as well for $48 more?
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that seems high for a stock rocker assembly, check www.dscmotorsport.com you should be able to get them cheaper through there.
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Poke around in a junkyard you never know what you might find under some FE valve covers, i.e. aftermarket rocker assemblies. If you have the money and are planning on a big cam someday get some Erson roller rocker assemblies. At 610.00 from summit or flatlander they are a good deal. I got them and I don't think I will enver need another set of rockers.
Otherwise find a complete set of stock assemblies for around 200.00. Don't expect to run high lift or roller cams with these.
Otherwise find a complete set of stock assemblies for around 200.00. Don't expect to run high lift or roller cams with these.
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Go to a junkyard and poke around you never know what may be under those FE valve covers i.e. aftermarket rocker assemblies. If you are planning a big cam sometime then get a set of Erson roller rocker assemblies. At 610.00 from flatlander or summit they are a great deal. I havve some and probly will never need another set ever. Otherwise get a set of stock assemblies for arund 200.00. but don't expect to run high lifts or roller cams with these.
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You dont need new stands. The stock ones see absolutely no wear, and can be re-used. You might think about getting some heavy duty shafts if you're going to be (or are already) using an aftermarket cam.
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Cargo Master
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Hey guys, I always look under the valve covers in the junkyards. I don't need/want anything fancy so I ended up buying these today:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
So, what about the push rods?
rusty70f100, are you sure the stands don't wear out? Because I can't even pull my stands off easily, they are so worn into a groove.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1
So, what about the push rods?
rusty70f100, are you sure the stands don't wear out? Because I can't even pull my stands off easily, they are so worn into a groove.
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They aren't worn into a groove. They're just still tight from the factory. A *little* coersion from a rubber mallet should take 'em right off.
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