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The look like Harland Sharp, but don't know for sure. Might try contacting Harland Sharp to see if they can identify or confirm.
They look like hardland sharps, my clevo 1.8's look the same !
Must say I don't like the look of your guide plates. I don't see how they can end well !
Must say I don't like the look of your guide plates. I don't see how they can end well !
What's the matter with the guide plates?
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maybe it is the way they look, they look to have been cut, instead of being joined, as that is how they have the alignment.
wasn't trying to be smart.
wasn't trying to be smart.
FWIW, on some engines- including high-buck race engines- Boss 302s, 351-Cs, 429/460s and big-block Chevys, the paired guide plates are cut in two, installed and then tack-welded in place. This corrects any geometry changes done on the heads and works as the stress level on these parts is very low.
Also, big-block Chev roller rockers with a 1.70:1 ratio will fit a 351-C, giving slightly less lift but are much cheaper than Cleveland/429/460 rockers, so these may not even be Ford-specific rockers. Even zooming in on the photo, I couldn't read the numbers....Sorry.
Also, big-block Chev roller rockers with a 1.70:1 ratio will fit a 351-C, giving slightly less lift but are much cheaper than Cleveland/429/460 rockers, so these may not even be Ford-specific rockers. Even zooming in on the photo, I couldn't read the numbers....Sorry.
I have this same issue with the Moroso guide plate's on my new engine, may try a set from Comp Cams as they guarentee the fit, or cut and weld, either way a hassel.
A lot of the Boss 2 racers wouldn't even tack weld the push rod guides back together. They just leave them individually. I never even heard of them spinning that way.
I say better to be say then sorry. A weld there is gonna look ugly. Don't worry about it. The Concourse Judges never take off the valve covers.
I say better to be say then sorry. A weld there is gonna look ugly. Don't worry about it. The Concourse Judges never take off the valve covers.
It is interesting to see the welds...seems like it would render them useless if they weren't connected.
Bosswrench, interesting comment on the chevy big block roller rockers...I've noticed in the Summit catalogue that the chevy parts are quite a bit less expensive than the 351C & 429/460 parts...I figured it was due to volume of chevy parts sold.
Bosswrench, interesting comment on the chevy big block roller rockers...I've noticed in the Summit catalogue that the chevy parts are quite a bit less expensive than the 351C & 429/460 parts...I figured it was due to volume of chevy parts sold.
This is what I have! Comp Cams 1.7 Magnum Pro Roller Rockers, http://store.summitracing.com/...1330-16&autoview=sku
When you cut the plate's you are suppose to set up the whole arrangement, square it & get every thing right then using a piece of flat copper behind, tack weld the plates back together.
Remove them all and with the copper backing weld them back together. TIG is usually the best, but you can grind to clean up before reinstalling, should look fairly nice.
When you cut the plate's you are suppose to set up the whole arrangement, square it & get every thing right then using a piece of flat copper behind, tack weld the plates back together.
Remove them all and with the copper backing weld them back together. TIG is usually the best, but you can grind to clean up before reinstalling, should look fairly nice.
Chevy parts are nearly always cheaper. A sad fact that Blue Oval guys have to live with!
Interesting to look at the BB Chevy rockers with 1.70 ratio...not much difference on price vs the Ford 351C/429/460 price, but when you look at other parts prices for valves, etc, theres a bigger difference, I'm sure just a much bigger demand.
I notices that Sick Cat is using a chromemoly steel rocker...any difference in durability on aluminum, steel, cast, etc.? I know the goal is to lighten up the loads.
Also who's had experience with the Crane conversion kit for pedestal mount rockers to studs? Any disadvantage? I plan on running a 580 lift cam...it says the kit works on mild performance...would this lift be cosidered beyond mild?
I notices that Sick Cat is using a chromemoly steel rocker...any difference in durability on aluminum, steel, cast, etc.? I know the goal is to lighten up the loads.
Also who's had experience with the Crane conversion kit for pedestal mount rockers to studs? Any disadvantage? I plan on running a 580 lift cam...it says the kit works on mild performance...would this lift be cosidered beyond mild?
Chevy parts are cheaper because everyone knows what they are worth!