Ford 302 Rocker Shims

Mark Yacavone · 03-30-2021, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Mark,

What diameter and hole size do you need?

Prior to the rule change allowing aftermarket rocker arms, I used aircraft AN960 washers in Oldsmobile engine applications. They are available in 0.016, 0.032, 0.042 and 0.063 thickness. They are stronger than commercial washers and still low cost.

Yes, I've seen those for Oldes. These are rectangular, and I will check out the info above from Phil. Thanks

SSDiv6 · 03-30-2021, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Yes, I've seen those for Oldes. These are rectangular, and I will check out the info above from Phil. Thanks

The aircraft AN960 washers are round and not rectangular. The engine did not know the difference.

Mark Yacavone · 03-30-2021, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

The aircraft AN960 washers are round and not rectangular. The engine did not know the difference.

But it does.. Ford doesn't have any goofy bridges... The rectangle on the pedestal keeps the rocker on center ;-)

Mark Yacavone · 03-30-2021, 12:48 PM

I suppose you could use washers on a Ford but I'd prefer not to.

rseibenick · 03-30-2021, 01:31 PM

Mark, Crane Cams Ford pedestal rocker shims 99170-1 Summit Racing. I use them on my Tempo pedestals.

JHeath · 03-30-2021, 04:16 PM

Ford Performance also has the pedestal shims ,part # M-6529-B302

Mark Yacavone · 03-30-2021, 05:23 PM

I've already got them bookmarked at the place with free shipping..Not hard to find.The question is will they work for me. ;-)

It seems that the width of the pedestal is .040 -.050 narrower that the slot in the head. So yes, the shims will fit on my deal but does anybody have a theory why it is that way.?

03-30-2021, 12:48 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,821 Likes: 2,912 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Ford 302 Rocker Shims I suppose you could use washers on a Ford but I'd prefer not to. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-30-2021, 01:31 PM	#5
rseibenick Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 160 Likes: 25 Liked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Ford 302 Rocker Shims Mark, Crane Cams Ford pedestal rocker shims 99170-1 Summit Racing. I use them on my Tempo pedestals.

03-30-2021, 04:16 PM	#6
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Ford 302 Rocker Shims Ford Performance also has the pedestal shims ,part # M-6529-B302 __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

03-30-2021, 05:23 PM	#7
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,821 Likes: 2,912 Liked 5,133 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Ford 302 Rocker Shims I've already got them bookmarked at the place with free shipping..Not hard to find.The question is will they work for me. ;-) It seems that the width of the pedestal is .040 -.050 narrower that the slot in the head. So yes, the shims will fit on my deal but does anybody have a theory why it is that way.? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers