The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-16-2003, 11:59 PM   #1
CT-Truckster
?
 
CT-Truckster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Posts: 471
need help, vortec head question

hey if i use vortec heads can i just swap over my old roller rockers and pushrods from my old non vortec heads or what?
CT-Truckster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2003, 12:08 AM   #2
monypit
Registered User
 
monypit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 115
i'm pretty sure you can't nothing else is compatable (intakes, valves, even valve covers) I'm not positive aand could definately be wrong. I would call Chevy but make sure it is a parts Department that sells a lot of performance parts and they will probably know for sure. I know you are in TN but if you want call Tim at Midway Chevy here in Phoenix. (602)866-0102 he will steer you in the right direction
__________________
1973/1997 Blazer/Tahoe (it just doesn't know that it is a '73)
monypit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2003, 12:19 AM   #3
swervin ervin
You get what you pay for
 
swervin ervin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
No. They have to be self aligning rockers.
__________________
Mike

1985 Chevy C-10
swervin ervin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2003, 12:20 AM   #4
swervin ervin
You get what you pay for
 
swervin ervin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
Oh, forgot to say, the reason is because the Vortec's don't have built in pushrod guide holes.
__________________
Mike

1985 Chevy C-10
swervin ervin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2003, 12:22 AM   #5
CT-Truckster
?
 
CT-Truckster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Posts: 471
cool so i need to buy self aligning roller rockers right? the vortecs have 3/8's studs also like the old heads?
CT-Truckster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2003, 12:29 AM   #6
CT-Truckster
?
 
CT-Truckster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Dyersburg, TN
Posts: 471
oh and whats the difference between self aligning rockers and non self aligning rockers? i mean what about makes them self aligning
CT-Truckster is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:25 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com