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

[M Stevens]

Mark...and all,
Thanks for the replies and info so far. This helps me better make an informed decision. I will inspect my current stock rockers and see how they look. I was trying to get away with as little $$$ out the door as possible. (of course right???) But I was also figuring, since I am so far onto a rebuild, I don't want to leave anything to chamce. Especially if I need to replace rocker arm assy's anyway. 

That being said...it's kind of a wash between Clark's mated stock replacement stamped steel, fluted ball set, and the Comp Cams 1431 roller tips, price wise. The Comps being 1:6 ratio to the standard 1:58. My question is: will the roller tips fit under stock valve covers?

-m

Sent from my putt putt phone...

<div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: MarK Durham <62vair at gmail.com> </div><div>Date:08/08/2014  9:12 AM  (GMT-08:00) </div><div>To: Bob Gilbert <bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca> </div><div>Cc: M Stevens <viewmastermik at netscape.net> </div><div>Subject: RE: <VV> Roller tip rockers...I know it's been covered before </div><div>
</div>Bob, no special setup needed. It took the longer repro rocker studs c9295 but they are designed with the matching and original 1.58 ratio and the correct 6.4 and 4.2 degree rocker angles. They were a perfect fit. I did have to go with a deeper valve cover but was planning on the Clarks covers anyway. 
The only snafu was my set arrived with 8 intakes and 4 exhaust, I sent them a picture and they sent the correct parts the next day priority with a prepaid return label for the wrong parts to go back. 
They have 7k miles on them now set at 1/6 turn lash adjustment with no lifter clatter and a as smooth a running engine as you can get with a 270 cam. 
I tried 1/4 turn and 1/2 turn but noticed that bogged down the engine with unnecessary stress. It smoothed out and ran much better at 1/6 turn in from zero lash.
Mark Durham Hauser Idaho 
62 2Door Coupe 4speed Red/Red

On Aug 7, 2014 9:07 PM, "Bob" <bgilbert at gilberts-bc.ca> wrote:
Hi Mark,
Did you do anything special to install/setup the Clarks roller rockers?
Regards,
Bob Gilbert

-----Original Message-----
From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of
MarK Durham via VirtualVairs
Sent: August 7, 2014 8:22 PM
To: M Stevens
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Roller tip rockers...I know it's been covered before

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...
>>  _______________________________________________
>> This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all
>> copyrights are the property of the writer, please attribute properly.
>> For help, mailto:
>> vv-help at corvair.org
>> This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America,
>> http://www.corvair.org/ Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
>> Change your options:
>> http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
>>  _______________________________________________
>
>
 _______________________________________________
This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are
the property of the writer, please attribute properly. For help,
mailto:vv-help at corvair.org This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of
America, http://www.corvair.org/ Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
Change your options: http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
 _______________________________________________