<VV> Engine building - rocker arms

[henry kaczmarek]

Chuck is spot on---I wouldn't recommend any rocker arm but those 
specifically designed for the Corvair.  Just my .02, but if I'm building a 
new engine, I don't use used rocker arms.  We have to keep in mind that the 
rocker arms in an engine you are tearing down can be at least 41 years old, 
and possibly older. You don't know how many times the engine has been run 
hot, low on oil, and usually both.

I know other's mileage on this may vary, but if it was MY 140, I'd be using 
every new replacement part that would be available, especially in the 
valvetrain.

Hank
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "BBRT" <chsadek at comcast.net>
To: "Les" <corvair at mts.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 9:17 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Engine building - rocker arms


> Les, Seth will chime in here I hope. The rocker arms you choose, if used 
> on
> a rocker stud (3/8") MUST be Corvair replacements with appropriately 
> placed
> oil hole (Different than Big Chevy or Ford), and correct lengths between
> push rod and fulcrum and valve stem and fulcrum. The oil hole is 
> absolutely
> critical.