Just had the end clip for #4 cylinder Of 73 super break into five pieces. Any suggestions why?
Possible age of clip? (unknown) Should all be changed as precaution?
Rocker shaft clip
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sideshow
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Re: Rocker shaft clip
It is a common wear item, stock engines last 10 years or better in stock form.
Enthusiastic driving and aftermarket cams can reduce that to days.
If this was to be stock I would have no issues to replace it with a used clip, solid rocker shaft kits are standard upgrade and do no harm (besides effort).
Enthusiastic driving and aftermarket cams can reduce that to days.
If this was to be stock I would have no issues to replace it with a used clip, solid rocker shaft kits are standard upgrade and do no harm (besides effort).
Yeah some may call it overkill, but you can't have too much overkill.
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cbeck
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Re: Rocker shaft clip
Solid shaft bonus, eliminating the shaft wavy washers and clips should give you less valvetrain noise if the rockers are properly shimmed for free play.