[6ixer]

So I just want to make sure that STOCK rocker arms are fine with my cam, I don't wanna have everything together and then have to tear it all back down over rocker arms

Cam is 218/226 .5/.5 lsa 112
I've bought everything from comp cams and under the cams same page they do not have any refference to new rocker arms hence why I'm belieivng that stockers are in every way shape and form fine

Comfirm/deny?

Thank you

[mustangmike!]

Im still running stock rocker arms

Ran that cam well w/ 108 lsa first time around
and my custom cam now is on stock rockers.

I will give you one hint, if you read my cam thread you'll know that my rocker arm bolt backed off the first go around and thats what lead to my build.

USE A THREAD LOCKER !!!!! I followed my Chilton's steps to tq specs and what not and added a medium strength thread locker to the bolts to keep them planted !!! The first time around I had one back off and that caused the problem. Dont worry about the locker, I used medium strength and they popped out just fine w/ a 1/2'' drive ratchet. No heat needed.

[6ixer]

oh ok good cuz with the new springs it almost looks too tall for the rocker arm

[mustangmike!]

lol what springs are you using ?

I have 915's I think and they fit just fine. Even had the LS springs on the first go around and it fit just fine.

but remember the springs wont be any taller then the valve stem and retainers allow it

Thats why you gotta compress the springs to get them on.

[6ixer]

i compressed to get em on but when i out the keepers in and let the spring decropmpess theres only a smal part of the valve stem thats is higher then the keepers and the retainers meaning its almost a flat surface at the retainer which worries me with the lifters

and according to what i know theres behive springs...greenmustangs00 parts im using

[2000stallion]

my 915's fit great. So whats a good thread locker to use on the rocker bolts? Just got my custom cam in the car today..waiting on the timing cover and intakes to get cleaned

[mustangmike!]

I just used the medium strength from Orielly's

And be sure to check for valve lash and measure out PR's if needed. Dont want slack or one to hold a valve open

[6ixer]

according to the book (the haynes book or w.e) they dont say check for lash cuz ont eh cam spec on comp cams it says no need to but were doing it anyway lol

@2000stallion what cam are u usuing?....thers sooo many of us camming i cant keep up with whos doing what specs.....i mean iuts not a bad thing its a nice power bost of stock but s/c would been a lot easier now i know what u meant mike...tearing down the engine was a bitch but i guess it would been easier if i pulled the engine/.....

[mustangmike!]

how do they know how worn your rockers, lifters, rods, are ?