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Milling Rocker Stands to Maintain Rocker Arm Geometry

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55blacktie	Posted 2 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 2 days ago Posts: 1.1K, Visits: 1.7K	How often is it necessary to mill rocker stands to accommodate high-lift cams? My net valve lift will be .485.
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Joe-JDC	Posted 2 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 5 hours ago Posts: 754, Visits: 21.9K	Here is how Ted and I solved the problem on the 2018 303Y for EMC.  Iron head rule, 1.6 Harland Sharp roller rocker arms, Smith Brothers push rods, etc.  Joe-JDC JDC
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Milling Rocker Stands to Maintain Rocker Arm Geometry By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago ) It is not patently necessary. Milling (or shimming) is used to... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) Several things needed to be addressed before moving the rocker stands.... By Joe-JDC ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]Joe-JDC (11/18/2023)[/b][hr] Typically milling the heads,... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) have you measured the latest head gaskets,in my case the thicker... By 2721955meteor ( 2 Years Ago ) Thanks, Joe. In my case, it's theoretical until the engine is... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago ) A lot of factors affect geometry, with lift being one of them. For... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) The early OEM Y-Block stand oil trays I have are around .043”, if... By DANIEL TINDER ( 2 Years Ago ) I have the oil tray baffles from my 55 heads. I will determine rocker... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago ) if you are using new style head gaskets(like I did) I did not use the... By 2721955meteor ( 2 Years Ago ) To reiterate what Charlie mentions, changes to the head gasket... By Ted ( 2 Years Ago ) “The High Side” (?). Does that that mean longer valve stems, or... By DANIEL TINDER ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]DANIEL TINDER (11/20/2023)[/b][hr] “The High Side” (?).... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]charliemccraney (11/20/2023)[/b][hr] [quote][b]DANIEL... By DANIEL TINDER ( 2 Years Ago ) Rocker geometry is both a wear issue and performance issue. Poor... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) Funny how the mind plays tricks. My comment was based on a memory re:... By DANIEL TINDER ( 2 Years Ago ) Shimming stands? By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]55blacktie (11/20/2023)[/b][hr] Shimming stands?... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) ... i wish i would learn to keep my big mouth shut ... Either TED or... By KULTULZ ( 2 Years Ago ) Ted did an article on this subject some time ago. I do not have a... By paul2748 ( 2 Years Ago ) Nice job on the shims, Charlie, but they look a bit thick. Have you... By 55blacktie ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]55blacktie (11/20/2023)[/b][hr] Nice job on the shims,... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) Here is how Ted and I solved the problem on the 2018 303Y for EMC.... By Joe-JDC ( 2 Years Ago ) Here's a link to Ted's article... By charliemccraney ( 2 Years Ago ) [quote][b]charliemccraney (11/20/2023)[/b][hr] Here's a link to... By KULTULZ ( 2 Years Ago )

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