<VV> Rocker ball watchout

[J R Read_HML]

I bought a couple of individual ones (rocker and ball) - I think from Lon - 
at the KY convention.  Just to have with (one per Vair) as insurance in case 
of needed roadside repair.  Don't recall the price, but also don't recall 
them being particularly expensive.  So far, the insurance has not been 
needed.

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Later, JR
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 5:10 PM
Subject: <VV> Rocker ball watchout


> After a frustrating hunt for some new rocker arm pivot balls, I thought I
> would take a moment to post this recommendation. I usually find that most 
> or all
> of the balls in an engine have a wear ring where they contact the larger 
> hole
> in the rocker arm. This has been true on some fairly low mileage engines 
> that
> I have repaired (changed heads, etc.). I suspect it is from 
> over-tightening
> the valves in combination will less than optimum lubrication. I have seen 
> some
> with small chips of the ball missing in the contact area. I am posting 
> this for
> a couple of reasons. The first is so that you will want to check and 
> replace
> them if needed next time you adjust your valves (it only takes a moment to
> remove and check one), and to warn you that they are starting to get 
> harder to
> find (at a reasonable price). The main parts house I deal with says the 
> problem
> is that suppliers want to sell them in sets (which is not a bad idea for 
> an
> overhaul, but not a good idea if you just want to correct a problem before 
> it
> creates the need for one). The owner of the store was able to find two 
> dozen in
> Mississippi for me for a mere $8.98. The going price, however is closer to
> $1.75 each, so you might want to plan ahead for any change outs.
> FWIW
> The Carbmeister
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