The guy at NAPA just stared when I asked him for some rocker arm springs... am I asking for the wrong thing or just asking the wrong guy?

Was hoping to get a rebuild kit with springs, washers, cotters, etc., but I think that would have sent him into a coma.

Any suggestions on where to source?

Cheers... Brian

Cylinder Index = 84

Current Experiment = `57 Tbird, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Noob;

Do you already have the rockers off the shafts? The reason I ask is because if you do, you may as well have the assemblies rebuilt with new shafts and re-surfaced rockers. Rocker Arm Specialists http://www.manta.com/c/mmfzywp/rocker-arm-specialist did a set for me and they came out great. They also built a set of roller rockers for me. John Mummert www.fordyblock may also have just the rocker shaft springs and washers or Schumanns Sales, but if you haven't taken them apart already, you will find that they are a pressed fit on the shaft and pretty tough to get apart.

Just my two cents worth.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I'm building a set from scratch... have new high ratio rockers, new shafts, and some used stands and oil tube/clips... will give JM a call on bits... when you say pressed, I'm thinking mallet use rather than an arbor press... right?

I'll be referenceing the video that either Tim or Ted put up showing how to rebuild and how to pressurize.

Cheers... Brian

Cylinder Index = 84

Current Experiment = `57 Tbird, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Noob;

When I took my rocker assemblies apart, the rockers and stands were so tight on the shaft that I had to use an arbor press to get everything apart. Both rocker arm assemblies were like this. Also, measure the height of each of your rocker stands. If they vary more than a few thousands, you may not be able to use them. This was the situation I found myself in when I sent all the parts to Rocker Arm Spercialists. I had to replace the rocker stands too.. The assembled everything for me, so I don't know how tight a fit it was.

Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID