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Roller or not roller??

Old Jul 27, 2000 | 10:04 PM
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Roller or not roller??

I have a 305 TPI motor from an 87 IROC. I need to know how to tell if this is a roller motor or not.

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Steve,
1992 RS
305 tbi 700r4
bone stock and slow as a John Deer riding mower!!
99 SS wheels
92 Z28 hood and aero wing spoiler
95 Z28 exh. tips
Plans for LT1/T-56
1998 Buick Regal GS
240 hp supercharged 3.8
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Old Jul 27, 2000 | 10:16 PM
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It's supposed to be, but you never know, in 87 especially. You have to look to be sure.

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Old Jul 27, 2000 | 10:22 PM
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I knew that 87 was that "box of chocolate" year! The motor does have center bolt VCs. My 87 SS Monte Carlo i bought new had a roller and center bolts but a friend had another 87 SS with center bolts and flat tappets!! Go figure...
Got this motor from a friend for free. If its a oller motor i may rebuild it. If not ill just rob the tpi and use the block for a boat anchor.

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Steve,
1992 RS
305 tbi 700r4
bone stock and slow as a John Deer riding mower!!
99 SS wheels
92 Z28 hood and aero wing spoiler
95 Z28 exh. tips
Plans for LT1/T-56
1998 Buick Regal GS
240 hp supercharged 3.8
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