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Topic: Roller tip rockers for stock heads??
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6T9 Sportroof
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Richmond,Ky,USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-09-2003 06:46 AM
  
Which of the many brands out there should I consider for putting on my stock heads? Comp, Crane, Edelbrock, and probably more that I can't remember. Not doing anything radical to the heads other than trying to free them up alittle with the roller tips. Can I use the stock pushrods and lifters with roller tips?
Ireeder, hope you chime in here!  Thanks ------------------
1969 Sportsroof,302,C4
1999 F250 CC 4x4 Powerstroke
2002 F250 Powerstroke
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4320
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 08-09-2003 07:16 AM
Comp Cams 'Magnum' rockers are pivot fulcrum and roller tipped, and very affordable. ProMagnums are roller fulcrum and tip, but still reasonable as far as roller rockers go. Crane, Harland Sharp are very good but also very expensive. You may or may not have valvecover clearance issues, rollers are tall and fat; just something to keep in mind.
I like the Comp stuff  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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6T9 Sportroof
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Richmond,Ky,USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-10-2003 06:56 PM
Thanks Thumper! What about using the stock lifters and pushrods?? ------------------
1969 Sportsroof,302,C4
1999 F250 CC 4x4 Powerstroke
2002 F250 Powerstroke
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 653
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 08-11-2003 12:52 PM
The lifters and pushrods do not have to be changed, I bought a used set of Crane's and am very happy with the quality.------------------
69 393W Sportsroof Deluxe
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5760
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-11-2003 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
Crane, Harland Sharp are very good but also very expensive.
Must be a matter of perspective, I view Harland Sharps as being cheap. [This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 08-11-2003).]
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6T9 Sportroof
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Richmond,Ky,USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-11-2003 07:04 PM
Thanks Guys,,,I'll be looking into these soon.------------------
1969 Sportsroof,302,C4
1999 F250 CC 4x4 Powerstroke
2002 F250 Powerstroke
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 773
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 08-11-2003 10:13 PM
Have you changed over to screw in studs yet or do you still have the press in studs? If you still have pressed in studs you will be limited to something like the Comp Magnum that are the rail type. I think all of the full roller rockers are made for use with guide plates, so you need screw in studs. Also the polylocks that come with the full roller rockers will be 3/8" and will not work with the press in studs.------------------
Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time!
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
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6T9 Sportroof
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Richmond,Ky,USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-12-2003 06:34 AM
Ronnie T,,,,,Stock press in studs still in heads, probably go with the Comp Magnums until I can afford the Trickflow heads. Just wanted a little something better(roller tips) for now than the stock rockers.Thanks to all that have replied ------------------
1969 Sportsroof,302,C4
1999 F250 CC 4x4 Powerstroke
2002 F250 Powerstroke
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