What Roller Rockers Will fit Under Stock Valve Covers?

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Old November 7th, 2011, 12:57 PM
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What Roller Rockers Will fit Under Stock Valve Covers?

Hi everyone,

I am building a sleeper 455, and want to use stock valve covers on my C heads.

What brand of roller rockers will fit under the stock valve covers?

Thanks in advance,

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Old November 7th, 2011, 01:30 PM
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For anything under .550 lift or so normally the problem isn't the rocker, it's the poly lock. Try using the shorter ones from Comp.
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Old November 7th, 2011, 01:39 PM
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Many have glued two gaskets together to gain a little clearance.

I've seen holes drilled in the baffle to accomodate the poly locks at full lift.

And..Ive seen the baffle removed completly for the same reason, but thats not the best plan.
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Old November 7th, 2011, 04:35 PM
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You also can get 3/8" aluminum spacers on ebay. I have them and they are not that noticable.
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Old November 7th, 2011, 04:39 PM
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x2 with ziff396 or buy the stamped chrome stock style tall valve covers and paint them the color of the engine. Those are on ebay too i got them most dont know the diffrence
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Old November 7th, 2011, 07:55 PM
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yeah thats too much to just go up 3/8. i think paid 28 dollars for stamped steel stock style valve covers that where 3/8 taller they where chrome but mine have actually held up no rust.
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Old November 8th, 2011, 04:29 AM
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how about the extra thick cork valve cover gaskets, I have a few set of those - aren't those still made?
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Old November 8th, 2011, 05:37 AM
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Thanks for the info.

Ladynrob - Love the matching air cleaner!
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Old November 8th, 2011, 06:44 AM
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Of course, you could stay with stock rockers. If too much lift, grind the slots longer. If valve spring pressure is under 400 lb open, they hold up well.
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Old November 8th, 2011, 01:38 PM
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Thanks.

I can't wait to get it back from the machine shop to start the assembly.
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Originally Posted by 68442CONVERTCO
Thanks for the info.

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there is harland sharp rollers under these valve covers
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Originally Posted by firefrost gold
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/DSC01769.jpg

there is harland sharp rollers under these valve covers
Did you have to take out the baffles?
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