GS,
Thanks for the info. I haven't opened the package yet to take a close look
at them. As far as the valve covers go, I couldn't resist picking up a set
of the aluminum "Mopar Magnum" covers when I ordered the rockers. (Didn't
feel like peaning in the baffles on the stock covers.)
I need to pick up a degreeing wheel, valve spring compressor, and a snap
gauge (or something equivelent) to check my valve seat clearances before
they get installed. I'm doing everything myself.
After installation and three complete orbits around the earth, I'll report
back on how the flight went. :'B
Thanks again for the information.
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: GS- [mailto:GSWillhite@ualr.edu]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 1999 11:16 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: questions on roller rockers
Rich, just some comments on the Mopar rockers. If your
installing them yourself. You have to double nut the stud
to torque 'em, I've seen other studs (Crane?) with have a
6 point or 6 sided hex built into them. This makes it alot
easier to tighten. I think Crane makes the Mopar rockers and
studs anyway. I don't know how Mopar ended up with completely
round studs with no hex to help tighten. I've installed the
Mopar rocker kit on mine and think they're great rockers. Once
they're on, the drivers side valve cover is a bitch to get on/off.
You have to crank the engine a few times to get No.1 cylinder
rocker (right front, near A/C bracket) to raise and give enough
Valve cover clearence before you can pull it off, put it on. I have
more details on rocker adjustments if needed.
GS -
Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-wts.com wrote:
> Mike,
> There are a number of good rocker setups to pick from. I am going with
> 1.6:1 Mopar rocker setup just like Bob Tom did. I'm using these in
> conjuction with a Hughes cam and set of heavy springs. The DAK is down
> right now due to not being able to get the JBA Y-pipe to fit. It won't
> clear the transmission or the right suspension arm mount. Once this is
> corrected, the rockers and cam are going in. Will let you know how it
turns
> out. (I still owe you a picture anyway. :'B)
> Rich
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Clark [mailto:magnumv8@wt.net]
> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 1999 5:54 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: questions on roller rockers
>
>
> Now that my dak is pulling harder and higher in the upper rpm band (I'm
> shifting at 5200 - 5500) I'm starting to worry about the valvetrain. I'm
> thinking I should upgrade to some good roller rockers, maybe stiffer
springs
> and some hardened push rods. But I don't really know where to start.
When
> you do roller rockers do you change anything else (springs or rods)? I
want
> to make things as safe and reliable as possible for higher revs. So what
> should I do?
>
> Thanks,
> ---Mike, near Houston.--- http://www.mikesdakota.com
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