What kind of rocker arms do I need for a small block Mustang?
What kind of rocker arms do I need for a small block Mustang?
Shaft Mount: Shaft mount rocker arms are by far the most expensive type of rocker arms you can buy, and were never factory equipment on 289/302 based small block fords. There are a number of aftermarket manufacturers that make shaft mount rocker kits for popular small block ford heads, such as the Trick Flow Twisted Wedge, AFR 165/185/205/225, etc.
How do you adjust the rocker on a Ford muscle car?
Turn the motor until the Exhaust valve starts up. Intake is now on base circle. Remove the lash. Tighten lock-nut 1/2 to 3/4 turn. There is no Torque rating, just a self locking nut. Bump the motor until the Intake is almost down. Exhaust is now on base circle. Set to zero Lash. Tighten lock-nut 1/2-3/4 turn.
What kind of rocker arm does a Ford 302 use?
Stud Mount: Stud mount rocker arms were factory installed on 1963-1968 Ford 289s, and early 302s any many other early engines. Most (not all) factory ford heads that came with studs were press in studs, which are not desirable for performance since those types of studs tend to pull out at high rpm with agressive cams and stiff valve springs.
Why is my rocker arm not working on my Mustang?
If it clicks before 1/4 turn, or after 1 full turn, than you either have the wrong length pushrod or need to shim the pedestals and you need to figure out which before you start over. Stud Mount: Stud mount rocker arms were factory installed on 1963-1968 Ford 289s, and early 302s any many other early engines.
Stud Mount: Stud mount rocker arms were factory installed on 1963-1968 Ford 289s, and early 302s any many other early engines. Most (not all) factory ford heads that came with studs were press in studs, which are not desirable for performance since those types of studs tend to pull out at high rpm with agressive cams and stiff valve springs.
If it clicks before 1/4 turn, or after 1 full turn, than you either have the wrong length pushrod or need to shim the pedestals and you need to figure out which before you start over. Stud Mount: Stud mount rocker arms were factory installed on 1963-1968 Ford 289s, and early 302s any many other early engines.
Shaft Mount: Shaft mount rocker arms are by far the most expensive type of rocker arms you can buy, and were never factory equipment on 289/302 based small block fords. There are a number of aftermarket manufacturers that make shaft mount rocker kits for popular small block ford heads, such as the Trick Flow Twisted Wedge, AFR 165/185/205/225, etc.
Turn the motor until the Exhaust valve starts up. Intake is now on base circle. Remove the lash. Tighten lock-nut 1/2 to 3/4 turn. There is no Torque rating, just a self locking nut. Bump the motor until the Intake is almost down. Exhaust is now on base circle. Set to zero Lash. Tighten lock-nut 1/2-3/4 turn.
