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Title: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: Jim Comet on June 13, 2024, 08:02:27 PM

Hate to consider using this but T&D connot give me an ETA on when they can make my new rocker. I have a race coming up in 2 weeks. If T&D delivers before great, if not I may run this one. .640 lift and 650lbs of spring pressure. What are your thoughts? Jim

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: 428kidd on June 14, 2024, 07:00:27 AM

Maybe see if any one here might have one the could loan you until T&D gets them done?

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: Jim Comet on June 14, 2024, 09:57:28 AM

Unfortunately it's a custom ratio bushed rocker.

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: 1968galaxie on June 14, 2024, 10:01:16 AM

I wouldn't run that damaged rocker on a low dollar street engine.
Could certainly have micro cracks not visible.
It's your investment - do you feel lucky?

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: Mr Woodys Garage on June 14, 2024, 10:14:26 AM

No Way Would I Run It. Sucks That There Is A Upcoming Race, But It Will Have To Wait Untill Your Engine And Its Components Are 110%, Or Whats The Point?  That Rocker Is 90% Ready To Break The Adjuster Off. So This Doesn't Happen In The Future, Have Them Make 4 Or 6 Of Them To Have As Spares. I Realize Everyone Idolizes T&D, But In My Opinion, The Rocker In The Photo Is A Ticking Time Bomb. Stevie Wonder Can Tell You What Will Happen If You Put Any Kind Of Load Or Stress On It.

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: jayb on June 14, 2024, 01:45:47 PM

My experience with aluminum rockers is that they tend to break around the rocker shaft, not back by the adjuster.  I think I would run it, and just make sure to shut the engine down at the first sound of valvetrain noise.

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: Jim Comet on June 14, 2024, 05:30:26 PM

Thanks for the responses. I am not looking to run this long term, just until they get my new rocker. I may even lower the shift points!!!!

Title: Re: Would you run this rocker?
Post by: Jim Comet on June 16, 2024, 07:07:01 AM

Per the cam card I set my lash to .018. I did this cold. After reading, if setting lash cold, I probably should have set them at .012 and rechecked to see what my hot lash was. Jim