Need advice on fixing broken rocker stud on Big Block..

[bs46488]

Did a little more digging around and think it's time to consider plan b.

I pulled a good stud out so I could get some measurements. Then I noticed this stud is mared where the rocker sits on the shroud. Wondering if I need longer studs and shanks for the rocker to sit on?



Then I looked closer at the #1 cylinder spring and see two of the coils touching and look on the back side to see the spring is cracked. So now this is a whole new problem.

Since now the heads need to come off, I guess my plan b choices are:

1) aftermarket heads (didn't really want to spend that kind of $$ right now)

2) have my local machine shop rebuild the heads (most likely it would just make financal sense to do #1)

3) do a quick patch job myself with new studs and springs. Never done this and I don't have all those tools. My guess is $400 - 500 in parts and probably 2-3 months turnaround for me.

4) LS swap, just because that's what everyone is doing now-a-days.

Thanks again for everyone's help. I've learned a lot on a topic I have zero experience with.

Brian