rocker shaft galling - Competition Diesel.Com

K204DR · 01-03-2021, 08:51 PM

how picky would you be about rocker shafts, I have a couple that show signs that they are starting to gall. I have some better ones off a parts motor, but they're not perfect either. don't want to mill them for headstuds if they're not useable. if its just a tiny mark, can you polish it and run it? can you get parts or just have to get a whole new assembly?
I'm ready to torque the head on as soon as I figure this out.

TheHammer · 01-04-2021, 08:30 AM

Assuming this is a 2v setup. Make sure your oil passages are clean&clear (including the head bolt holes) make sure the rocker and stand are both true, if so clean it up and party on. Manton sells a scotch pad on a shank to clean the arms.

01-03-2021, 08:51 PM	#1
K204DR Name: K204DR Title: I'm the Driver Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 971	rocker shaft galling how picky would you be about rocker shafts, I have a couple that show signs that they are starting to gall. I have some better ones off a parts motor, but they're not perfect either. don't want to mill them for headstuds if they're not useable. if its just a tiny mark, can you polish it and run it? can you get parts or just have to get a whole new assembly? I'm ready to torque the head on as soon as I figure this out. __________________ 88 Chevy crewcab 6bt nv4500 valair clutch

01-04-2021, 08:30 AM	#2
TheHammer Name: TheHammer Title: broke Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2012 Location: juneau wi Member`s Gallery Posts: 738	Assuming this is a 2v setup. Make sure your oil passages are clean&clear (including the head bolt holes) make sure the rocker and stand are both true, if so clean it up and party on. Manton sells a scotch pad on a shank to clean the arms.