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Self-Aligning rockers???

   
Old Jan 23, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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Self-Aligning rockers???
What does that mean.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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The rocker arms have a groove on the end where they contact the valve stem tip. I believe self-aligning rockers do not need pushrod guide plates.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:19 PM
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So are the stock 92 L98 engines self aligning or non self aligning?
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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I think they made the change to self aligning in 87. It should take the place of guideplates. If you want to use guide plates, I'd use regular rockers.
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