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rocker arm install question - 5/13/2008 7:06:28 PM    89mustangfive0   Posts: 709 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline i was just wondering if anyone knows of any good tech articles i could read about installing a set of 1.6 pedestal mount rockers on my 89gt....also any articles on adjusting valves also.. _____________________________ 308 performer rpm heads, b-cam, cai, msd6a, cobra intake 65mm tb,mac 1 5/8 shortys, custom 2 1/2 inch h pipe with 40 sereis flows, 373's, cobra maf and injectors, 190 pump and mallory regulator. painted pearl white Post #: 1

RE: rocker arm install question - 5/13/2008 7:10:06 PM    mjr46 Posts: 10694 Joined: 6/13/2007 Status: offline roll each cylinder up on tdc and follow firing order accordingly and tighten rocker pedastal bolt down until slight drag is felt on push rod and from there  in 3/4 to 1 full turn the bolt should reaach 22 to 25 ft lbs of tourque if not a shim must be added accordingly _____________________________ quote: ORIGINAL: AdderMk2 im an asshole.... deal with it (in reply to 89mustangfive0) Post #: 2

RE: rocker arm install question - 5/13/2008 7:17:24 PM    89mustangfive0   Posts: 709 Joined: 8/22/2007 Status: offline i ordered a shim kit just to be safe...my dad will be putting the rockers on this weekend.( providing i get them in-time) _____________________________ 308 performer rpm heads, b-cam, cai, msd6a, cobra intake 65mm tb,mac 1 5/8 shortys, custom 2 1/2 inch h pipe with 40 sereis flows, 373's, cobra maf and injectors, 190 pump and mallory regulator. painted pearl white (in reply to mjr46) Post #: 3

RE: rocker arm install question - 5/13/2008 8:41:06 PM    mjr46 Posts: 10694 Joined: 6/13/2007 Status: offline good idea!!!! _____________________________ quote: ORIGINAL: AdderMk2 im an asshole.... deal with it (in reply to 89mustangfive0) Post #: 4

RE: rocker arm install question - 5/13/2008 11:40:27 PM    PJC Racing Posts: 551 Joined: 2/3/2008 Status: offline Yes, very good idea. Don't for get, you may want to check for proper pushrod length and rocker geometry, check the link: http://www.compcams.com/Technical/FAQ/ValvetrainGeometry.asp _____________________________ 89 LX Coupe: Factory 5.0, common performance and suspension bolt-ons (306 build inprogress) 86 GT: (current 1/4 project) will have primarily Team Z suspension and chassis additions, 408 with nitrous in the works 2003 Mach 1: programer, exhaust, 4.10' (in reply to mjr46) Post #: 5

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