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Rocker shaft clip
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:36 am
by Brock36
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?
Re: Rocker shaft clip
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:06 pm
by sideshow
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).
Re: Rocker shaft clip
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:06 pm
by cbeck
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.