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87
Member # 1549
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In the box on the left the roller tip is coming out, what does this mean? Are these rockers worn and in need of being replaced? The arrow on the box on the right indicates the movement of the tip. This isn't regually right? IT doesn't look like it to me. We took of the covers to oen of my friends motors and found a few of the rockers to be just like this. So now what should he do
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Eddie510
Member # 2354
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yeah what should we do?anybody?
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1991CHP
Member # 5097
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Now thats a TECH question. Yah, what do you do... Replace them or can you rebiuld them???
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2ToNE ToNe
Member # 4216
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5.0 resto got them for helllllllllla cheap...only 199.99...lowest i've found
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1991CHP
Member # 5097
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I got mine through JEGS for $159.95 FREE SHIPPING. They PROFORM, but have been on my brothers car for a while now, and no probs... knock on wood.
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Eddie510
Member # 2354
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so??good or bad? matt?John b? anybody know? eddie.
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FasterDamnit
Member # 442
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Replace them.
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92stangLX
Member # 3252
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I don't know if it is possible to rebuild them. If it was my car I would replace them instead of trying to mess with it. If you try and fix it and it doesn't work then you will be pulling the thing apart again to replace them anyway. Also, I don't think I want my RR coming apart when I rev the car up to 6 grand. This could result in more damage.
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Eddie510
Member # 2354
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THANKS GUYS WE ARE GOING TO BUY NEW ONES
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2ToNE ToNe
Member # 4216
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get the same ones on 5.0 resto..199.99
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93PONY
Member # 60
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Common problem with the Crane/93-95 Cobra 1.72 rockers. Happened to me.....& one of my buddies. When used with an aggressive camshaft profile they'll push the pins out....which leads to total engine failure as you run the risk of dropping a valve.
DO NOT buy the same rockers! Buy higher quality rockers like Comp ProMagnums or Scorpians (if you must have 1.7's).
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88DroptopGT
Member # 2535
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I've ran the blue Ford Motorsport 1.72 ones for over 5,000 miles on my old '88 Vert. The Pedestal Mount never loosened up on me at all.
I wouldn't look for the cheapest rockers around. A $50 savings in cheaper parts might destroy a piston head. Is it really worth it in the end?
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