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Old 01-22-2012, 07:43 PM   #1
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Seems that the last several posts have verified what I wrote in my post on page 2. We need to look at some absolutes- two sources of absolutes come to mind- those provided by the engine designers, and those mandated by the sanctioning body.
Absolute #1-- Valve lift must be OEM or as specified.
Absolute #2-Rocker arm ratio must not exceed OEM.
Cam lobe lift isn't too well specified. In order for #1 above to be achieved in a desireable fashion,#2 has to be followed as well. In the case of a small block Chevrolet,ideal results are when valve lift is half again lobe lift.In the event lobe lift is correct,and valve lift is lacking, then another means has to be employed to achieve it. That is where push rod length comes into play. Now, you don't really want exact specs here, you want to be safe by .005-.010". This is because the tech guy at teardown might not read mikes the same way I do. Also, expansion due to heat might cause results to vary. If my intake lift spec is.390". I would love to see an actual.379-.382".Now, if I achieve this spec with a very long pushrod, I'm getting the maximum extra duration and rate of lift out of that valve train.
Now, the other booby trap has to be recognized. If you checked lobe lift, it passed right on the number, used a very close to optimum, a long push rod, you could still result in a rocker ratio that is a bit over, however,that couldn't help but make the valve lift over as well.Optimally, a cam lobe with the correct lift, a valve with lift good by .008-.010, and a rocker arm ratio of 1.47-1.49 would be the best of all worlds. Now, good luck getting it!
Any good machinist reads the "Mikes" the same way. I dont know about other tech guys but I used a dial indicator when I checked lift (and duration/overlap) in the old days. The Govt. spec. on tolerance of either a mike or a dial indicator is plus or minus .001(one thou.) My personal tools were alway certified by myself. ....I worked almost 18 years in a Navy Calibration lab after working as a tool maker for the Navy. Its not rocket science.
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Old 01-22-2012, 08:00 PM   #2
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Any good machinist reads the "Mikes" the same way. I dont know about other tech guys but I used a dial indicator when I checked lift (and duration/overlap) in the old days. The Govt. spec. on tolerance of either a mike or a dial indicator is plus or minus .001(one thou.) My personal tools were alway certified by myself. ....I worked almost 18 years in a Navy Calibration lab after working as a tool maker for the Navy. Its not rocket science.
You obviously were trained well and made constant use of your level of skill. Some people weren't and didn't.I don't know about some of these people masquerading as machinists out therehowever. How many times did you get parts back out here that weren't done the way you wanted them done?
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You obviously were trained well and made constant use of your level of skill. Some people weren't and didn't.I don't know about some of these people masquerading as machinists out therehowever. How many times did you get parts back out here that weren't done the way you wanted them done?
LOL......More times than I can count. When I went to metal parts inspection a LOT of parts for air craft ejection seats and stuff that goes "BOOM" came in from vendors out of spec.

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LOL......More times than I can count. When I went to metal parts inspection a LOT of parts for air craft ejection seats and stuff that goes "BOOM" came in from vendors out of spec.

I have a friend who worked in a job shop that made the pivot pins for aircraft wings during the Vietnam War. I can't post here what went on in that shop.
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We need to be carfull of what we ask for.
I am trying to get ready for next year and I've checked several rocker ratios.

Com Cams 1.5's came out between 1.526 and 1.572 all over 1.5.
Pro Comp's 1.6 came out 1.506, some over and some under the 1.5.
Crane 1.5,s came out 1.427, all under the 1.5.
There was considerable differances from rocker to rocker on all of them.

What they say there ratio's are may not be what they really are.

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Old 01-23-2012, 12:28 PM   #6
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Maybe the old stamped rocker arms aren't so bad after all.
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Old 01-23-2012, 12:41 PM   #7
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We need to be carfull of what we ask for.
I am trying to get ready for next year and I've checked several rocker ratios.

Com Cams 1.5's came out between 1.526 and 1.572 all over 1.5.
Pro Comp's 1.6 came out 1.506, some over and some under the 1.5.
Crane 1.5,s came out 1.427, all under the 1.5.
There was considerable differances from rocker to rocker on all of them.

What they say there ratio's are may not be what they really are.

Jerry Stk.4168
Just wondering, what was your test procedure?
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SECTION 10A: STOCK CARS, ENGINE:1, ROCKERS ARMS (Page 5) (1/19/2012)
"OEM or a Aftermarket rocker arm permitted. Either adjustable push rods or adjustable OEM rocker arms permitted on any application, but not both. Needle/roller bearing pivots and roller tips are permitted for all applications. Must remain same design as original application (i.e. stud mount must retain stud mount, pedestal type must retain pedestal type and shaft type must retain shaft type. Stud girdles prohibited.) Stamped steel OEM and OEM-type rocker arms may be reinforced."


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