Studs? The current Hughes rockers don't use studs, they use a bolt &
pedestal system. You must have an older set that used studs.
Are these the ones you have?
http://www.hughesengines.com/general/rockers/images/new_design_magnum_rocker
6.jpg
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph "Fastdak"
~360ci, 5-spd, 8 3/4 rear / 3.90-SG
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: <Pukeloser@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 10:05 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: how bad are the stock rockers?
>
>
> I have the Hughes rockers and they were installed last July, one of
them
> is making noise now so I have to adjust it. Hopefully the stud isn't
loose. I
> specifically asked them if I should use loc tite on the studs and they
said
> "no, just a little 30 weight oil on the threads". Anyway, I think it may
> have to do with the characteristics of aluminum in hot/cold conditions.
> probably the same reason that the M-14 (steel receiver) is the standard
issue
> for extreme cold weather service instead of the M-16 (aluminum receiver).
I
> figure if the aluminum is expanding and contracting (especially when its
cold
> out) at a much greater ratio than steel. It keeps putting differing
stresses
> on the pedestal studs causing them o eventually come loose. Just a thoery
> though.
>
> John S
>
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