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Title: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: pclowes on May 16, 2020, 03:39:45 PM

This question, most likely, has been asked and answered before but I'm wondering if a roller rocker setup will clear baldy valve covers. I'm thinking about the Erson setup but may consider others with the end shaft support.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: blykins on May 16, 2020, 04:11:26 PM

I know my roller tipped non adjustables will.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: pclowes on May 16, 2020, 04:22:57 PM

Quote from: blykins on May 16, 2020, 04:11:26 PM

I know my roller tipped non adjustables will.

I will be running solids so would need adjustables.  Sounds like it may work though.  If it doesn't, I suppose I could add a cover spacer.  I just found some at DSC Motorsports that are .600" thick.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: blykins on May 16, 2020, 04:42:42 PM

A lot of times you can double up on gaskets and make it all work.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: Posi67 on May 16, 2020, 05:57:32 PM

Depends on Cam lift I would think. One of the problems with the Ersons is the oversize lock nut. Adjusted, you invariably end up having several with the 'point" straight up and that's going to be the contact point if any. You'll know it pretty quick with a tin valve cover though. Double up the cork gaskets will help. I glue a couple together then glue to the VC. Just don't crush them when tightening. 

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: ToddK on May 16, 2020, 06:48:27 PM

I ran T&D street rockers under baldy valve covers with a cam that was around 0.580” lift, no clearance issues.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: e philpott on May 16, 2020, 09:05:22 PM

I use the B&B 1/2 inch valve cover spacer to clear my Dove end stands . With aluminum heads you almost don’t notice the spacer

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: Stangman on May 16, 2020, 09:23:38 PM

I’ve run FPP rockers or POPS which I guess he took over and I have Harland sharps now no issues and I’m at 624 lift.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: cjshaker on May 16, 2020, 09:43:58 PM

I asked this question about T&D race rockers. Here's the replies I got...

http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=6613.msg72223#msg72223

I've run stock adjustables and Harland Sharp roller rockers under factory CJ covers with no issues, although the baffles have to be removed or modified to work with the Harland Sharps. The baldies have as much room and have no baffles. I got a nice set of baldies to use on my next engine that will use the T&D race set-up. Hope some of this helps.

Title: Re: Roller Rockers and Baldy Valve Covers
Post by: pclowes on May 16, 2020, 10:07:24 PM

All good info. Thanks much everyone!