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**chevy71super** · 10-29-2006, 02:18 PM

I am installing a new set of 1.5 ratio aluminum rocker arms. The part that pivots the fits over the stud has one side rounded, the other side is flat. Which side goes to the head? I am guessing the rounded side and the flat side goes against the retainer. Is that right? Is there anything I need to know when adjusting them? Are they different to adjust than the stamp steel ones I am taking off? Thanks in advance. Doug

junkyardjohn · 10-29-2006, 08:05 PM

YES... THE BALL SIDE GOES DOWN & THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY YOU ADJUST THEM.

JOHN

**chevy71super** · 10-29-2006, 09:29 PM

Thank you. Doug

71Chevy4-speed · 10-30-2006, 04:38 AM

Just remember used the adjustment nut like you would with a normal rocker. Then run the allen lock down to tight. Then put a wrench on the nut and then allen in and both turn them just a touch tighter, otherwise they will back off on you.

10-29-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	help installing new aluminum rocker arms I am installing a new set of 1.5 ratio aluminum rocker arms. The part that pivots the fits over the stud has one side rounded, the other side is flat. Which side goes to the head? I am guessing the rounded side and the flat side goes against the retainer. Is that right? Is there anything I need to know when adjusting them? Are they different to adjust than the stamp steel ones I am taking off? Thanks in advance. Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

10-29-2006, 08:05 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: help installing new aluminum rocker arms YES... THE BALL SIDE GOES DOWN & THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN THE WAY YOU ADJUST THEM. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-29-2006, 09:29 PM	#3
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: help installing new aluminum rocker arms Thank you. Doug __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

10-30-2006, 04:38 AM	#4
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Re: help installing new aluminum rocker arms Just remember used the adjustment nut like you would with a normal rocker. Then run the allen lock down to tight. Then put a wrench on the nut and then allen in and both turn them just a touch tighter, otherwise they will back off on you. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"



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