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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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What sponsor has a good price on stock rocker arms?
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 05:40 AM
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Check SDPC
They also have some that are rebuilt by Harland Sharp.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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yup. Pick up stockers on ebay for $20-$25 and get with NastyPerformance -------->

I think I paid $245 or so for the Harland Sharp modification which gave me a new trunion, C-clips and new rocker arm bolts.
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When you put the modified rockers in and new bolts, did you use anything to seal the intake rocker bolts on the AFR's?

Thanks!
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I haven't yet, as I plan to remove the stuff one more time before closing the engine up. I want to measure my PP gold spring pressure so I have something to compare it to in 15,000-20,000 miles. I can take a picture for you to show how far the bolts come down if you want.
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Sure! Although I assumed they were the same length as stock just new. My stock ones protruded ino the 205's milled .018. I used teflon paste but when I pulled my stock ones this morning, I didn't like the look of the paste so I may try something different. Like GM thread sealant. I use loctite under the washers of the bolt.

The reason I wrote about the Nasty N8 conversion is 2 of my rockers have bad side to side play. Is this the sign of the needle bearings gone? I haven't checked my oil yet.
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Send the used stockers ya just bought to Nasty..... How many times do I have to tell ya???

Gimme a call bro!
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+3 for Nasty.
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Sure! Although I assumed they were the same length as stock just new. My stock ones protruded ino the 205's milled .018. I used teflon paste but when I pulled my stock ones this morning, I didn't like the look of the paste so I may try something different. Like GM thread sealant. I use loctite under the washers of the bolt.

The reason I wrote about the Nasty N8 conversion is 2 of my rockers have bad side to side play. Is this the sign of the needle bearings gone? I haven't checked my oil yet.
SOrry about the delay, we got dumped on around 24" of snow in the local mountains so we were snowboarding all weekend. I will try to take pics tonight when I get home.
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Cool. I'm taking the direct to Harland Sharps tomorrow - he's 15 minutes from me.
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Sorry about the delay in taking these pics. As you can see, the bolt comes through the into the intake port about a good 1/8''. I tried putting a stocker in to see, but the shoulder length is longer as well as the overall bolt. I think, I might try getting some shorter bolts or some washers. There is room for washers.

THe stock rocker bolt is on the right, the H/S is on the left. There is no protrusion in the Exhaust ports, only the intake.
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Hey, what size is the hex nut? I need to buy a torq socket bit to torque them down but I only want to buy the one I need, not a full set. Thanks for the pics too!
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Does harland sharp still orrder the DIY conversion kit for your rockers? Anyone know the info on getting one of them?
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What sponsor has a good price on stock rocker arms?

I totally forgot about this thread lol! I bought some used ones off a low mile car.
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"Does harland sharp still orrder the DIY conversion kit for your rockers? Anyone know the info on getting one of them?"

I originally read about this from Nate at Nasty Performance, so you may want to contact him. Or call HarlandSharp. I can ask when I go pick mine up if you'd like. Friday.
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Originally Posted by Viper
Hey, what size is the hex nut? I need to buy a torq socket bit to torque them down but I only want to buy the one I need, not a full set. Thanks for the pics too!
I think its an 8mm 6 pt hex for the stocker and the H/S mod is a 6mm Allen head.


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Boy Does harland sharp still orrder the DIY conversion kit for your rockers? Anyone know the info on getting one of them?
As mentioned above, get with Nate. I asked about it too when I got mine, but the price difference was only like $20, so I figured it was worth it just to pay them.
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Thanks again!
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Anyone have contact info for Harland Sharp?? I might need my stockers rebuilt..
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Anyone have contact info for Harland Sharp?? I might need my stockers rebuilt..
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