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Constructed the rockers today after making some acetyl plugs for the ends. The engine is having new valve stems so might be a little delay before fitment and test.

Rockers now fitted following some cylinder head work. Having relocated the coil I am waiting for a longer dizzy lead to arrive before I can run the engine following the modification.

Results to follow.

Looking good Freddy, shame most of your hard work is hidden but that's the way of these things. Rocker posts look good.

Good luck with the startup

Hi all,

Been really lazy posting the results on the forum. My main reaction to these rockers is ‘WOW!!!!!’. I already had adjustable push rods on the engine so redid all the preloads etc and on starting it up I simply cannot believe the difference. The rocker gear is so quiet, all the mechanical ticking which these engines are known for if they have any degree of rocker wear, or poor quality parts is TOTALLY gone. The engine purrs at idle and when going up the revs sounds so smooth. I’m pretty astounded at the difference. Oil delivery to the rocker is good, it drips nicely from each rocker. After 1000 miles there is no visible wear when I dismantled.

What a modification!! I wish I have some more engines to do it to.

Hi all,

Covered many miles with this modification now. Still super pleased. Engine sounds amazing. There is an advert going in the classifieds for anyone interested as I would like to make more.

Fred

Link to the advert

viewtopic.php?f=28&t=15885

Another set available if anyone is interested.