Re: [FOT] rocker stud breakage

[TeriAnn Wakeman <twakeman@razzolink.com>]

Jack W. Drews wrote:
> I broke two rocker stand mounting studs, both times the rear one, this 
> weekend and I haven't been able to find the smoking gun cause. I'd 
> appreciate any input.

Take this as hearsay but I have heard that the unsupported ends of the 
rocker arm shaft flex at high RPM & stiffer than stock valve springs. 
The cure of course being the aftermarket pedestals that support the ends 
of the rocker shaft.

www.tjwakeman.net/TR/TR.images/TR3pedistal.jpeg

TeriAnn