Yes, replacing the stock rockers with a roller set will add strength and
longevity to your engine. It reduces a lot of frictional wear mainly on the
valves and guides. If you replace the stock pushrods with a heavier .080
wall set, you also protect yourself in case you over-rev your engine. Bent
pushrods are not your friend.
They can be replaced by anyone at home with as little additionally required
tools as a valve spring compressor. I can't give you the steps right now,
but if you like, can do so a little later. Ok?
Rich - Ashburn, VA
> ----------
> From: fawcett@uism.bu.edu[SMTP:fawcett@uism.bu.edu]
> Reply To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 12:05 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Roller Rockers and Other Minor Mods
>
> All right you power hungry dudes/dudettes, please tell an ignorant bastard
> like
> me what some light engine mods are that will promote long engine life!
>
> For instance, I've heard it would be a good idea to swap out the stock
> rocker
> arms for some roller rockers for longer engine life. Is this true? Do I
> replace/upgrade the push rods and springs while I'm at it?
>
> Please note, I'm not setting the truck up for racing use. I just want to
> make
> the improvements that will give me a strong and more bullet proof engine
> for my
> wheeling adventures and day to day use. Besides, I like tinkering with
> it! :-)
>
> Some bolt on stuff I've done so far on my '98 318:
>
> JBA Headers
> 180 T-Stat
> Magnacore Wires
> Cat-Back Exhaust
> Open Element Air Cleaner (FABM)
> Synthetic Oils
>
> Planned Mods:
>
> F&B Stage I TB
> ? <---- Please fill in engine mods here! ;-)
> ?
> ?
> ?
>
> TIA
> Tom
>
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