Would you run this rocker?

[Jim Comet]

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

[428kidd]

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

[Jim Comet]

Unfortunately it's a custom ratio bushed rocker.

[1968galaxie]

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?

[Mr Woodys Garage]

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.

[jayb]

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.

[Jim Comet]

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!!!!

[Jim Comet]

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