Rocker arms
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==Types== | ==Types== | ||
There are several different materials rocker arms may be made of: hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum- both extruded and cast. There are several different designs: pedestal mount, stud mount, shaft mount. There are different pivot point: Ball and stud (like a SBC), shaft, or a roller trunnion. There are different tips: Self aligning, non self aligning, roller (also in SA and non SA designs). | There are several different materials rocker arms may be made of: hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum- both extruded and cast. There are several different designs: pedestal mount, stud mount, shaft mount. There are different pivot point: Ball and stud (like a SBC), shaft, or a roller trunnion. There are different tips: Self aligning, non self aligning, roller (also in SA and non SA designs). | ||
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===Stamped steel=== | ===Stamped steel=== | ||
A mainstay of OEM engines. They're cheap to produce and perform adequately, although in serious competition and high performance applications they leave a lot to be desired. The ratio is often less than advertised, the ball pivot like used by Chevy and Pontiac are prone to wear and friction. | A mainstay of OEM engines. They're cheap to produce and perform adequately, although in serious competition and high performance applications they leave a lot to be desired. The ratio is often less than advertised, the ball pivot like used by Chevy and Pontiac are prone to wear and friction. | ||
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[[Category:Cylinder head]] | [[Category:Cylinder head]] | ||
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