[Fot] ARE Rocker Arm Spacers

[n197tr4 at cs.com]

> > I have what I believe to be a set of your TR3/4 Nylatron Rocker Arm 
> > Spacers (sourced from Moss). 
> > 
> > Are these to be installed with a side clearance between the spacer and 
> the 
> > rocker arm?  What is the spec?
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> Yes...there are supposed to be instructions that ask for .010 min as a 
> 'guide' to allow for unknow rates of expansion. 
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> > What is the best way to shave a few thousands off this material?  Flat 
> > surface and 600 cloth?

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> This will work and is suggested in the instructions. Other producers 
> simply 
> make them way too short. I wanted to position the tip to the stem so it 
> was 
> consistent. 
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> > I am using a set of the special rocker arm pedestals that support the 
> > ends of the rocker shaft sourced from British Frame and Engine.  I have 
> not 
> > put the calipers to the pedestals yet, maybe they are slightly thicker 
> than 
> > stock?
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> Uncle Jack encountered this and removed a little extra material. He was 
> very pleased with the outcome and included the spacers on all of his 
> engines.
> 
> Longevity:  Mike/Steve Belfer have used a Delrin Set for over two decades 
> and they are still on one of the original engines. And Delrin has a 
> slightly 
> lower heat working range.
> 
> Joe Alexander
> 
> For further entertainment look at    photobucket.com/ambro      there's 
> also some stuff in process of development, but not in production yet.
> 
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