<VV> Roller tip rockers...I know it's been covered before

[MarK Durham]

Mike, if your rocker arms and balls have been thru a run and or scored you
need to replace them anyway. While my set only had 63k miles on them, they
were scored. Also, the rocker to valve face surface was corroded and worn
at an angle that would require polishing out. It wasn't that much more for
the roller rockers and valve covers. Also the original arms are known to
stress crack in the corners for the stud hole.
I installed the Clarks roller rockers and pushrods to match with their deep
valve covers and got a smoother running engine using less horsepower to
turn over the engine. There is a lot of friction in those ball to rocker
sockets. I had to readjust idle down and reset mixture.
But just know that a properly set up std rocker system in good condition
will provide years of reliable operation.
Also, not sure why you are comparing a valve job to roller rockers. You
need a good valve job for either rocker setup you choose.

Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
62 2Door Coupe 4speed Red/Red
On Aug 7, 2014 5:14 PM, "M Stevens" <viewmastermik at netscape.net> wrote:

> I have been looking, and have found a few options avail. The ones that I
> am looking at, the stud mounted self aligning kind, need a little work to
> make them fit the Corvair architecture.
> I am also weighing the cost/benefits against that of a simple valve job.
> I'm not gonna race this thing, just have a little "spirited" driving from
> time to time. I was originally inquiring if anyone had had any experience
> with the Comp Cams small block ford product line.
>
> Mike
> 500 sedan 110 PG White/Red
> Monza Sedan "turbo'd" 110 SU conversion
>
> Sent from my putt putt phone...
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: MarK Durham <62vair at gmail.com>
> Date:08/07/2014 3:07 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: M Stevens
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: Re:  Roller tip rockers...I know it's been covered before
>
> Mike, there are lots of options for roller rockers without modifications
> that may not work. Try Clarks Corvairs, Corvair Specialties, and I found
> Crower and Harland Sharp brands at places like Summit Racing or Jegs. Just
> do a google search for Corvair roller rockers.
>
> Personally, I went with Clarks because I knew the product would be right
> and 3 years and 7 k miles with no issues has worked well.
>
> Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
> 62 2Door Coupe 4speed Red/Red
> On Aug 7, 2014 10:14 AM, "M Stevens via VirtualVairs" <
> virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello guys, I'm new here so.. Please be kind. I have been tossing the
>> idea in my head lately, of rocker arms. I have read posts here and there
>> about Comp Cams 1450's(1.7)  Has anyone had any experience with 1.6 ratio
>> Comp Cams roller tips? I know they need some customization to have them
>> work in a Corvair, and I'm willing to get it done. Just asking for opinions.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Mike
>>
>> Sent from my putt putt phone...
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