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1.72 rockers on 5.0

I read somewhere that the 3.8s have 1.72 ratio rockers.  If I got 16 of them from the junkyard, would they fit my E7TEs?

It's kinda a just wondering thing.

-Dan

1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #2 –
If my memory serves me correctly, they will not fit. The bolt that holds them down is a different size than that of a 5.0. It has been a long time since I've looked though.
It's Gumby's fault.

1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #3 –
Next time I go to the U-Pull I'll do a test fit.  I realize rollers would be alot more worth while but the coug is a bottom dollar fun car.  The SC gets all the expensive parts.

If they go on and make that weazy 5.0 a  little umph it would be worth  it to me.

-DZ

1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #4 –
I've seen a magazine article saying that you could use ones from a 460. Has anybody here actually done this?
home ported E7's, HO intake, 93 Tbird cam, 65mm tb, Shorties, dynomax lers, TC 3.73 rear, Mach 1 springs, Bauman shiftkit, epoxy mod, SD, 3G alt, black magic fan

1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #5 –
I'm onboard with danzajax. I'd like it to be fast but its just for fun. If something breaks I won't be as pissed off.:D  Anywho, I just finished searching coolcats and they only make a reference to 1.6 ratio rockers. What year had 1.72s? I saw alot of MN12's in the jy the other day with 3.8's.
home ported E7's, HO intake, 93 Tbird cam, 65mm tb, Shorties, dynomax lers, TC 3.73 rear, Mach 1 springs, Bauman shiftkit, epoxy mod, SD, 3G alt, black magic fan

1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #6 –
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Anywho, I just finished searching coolcats and they only make a reference to 1.6 ratio rockers. What year had 1.72s?


All year 3.8's had 1.72 ratio rockers as far as I know.

Most Ford V8's came with 1.6's
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1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #7 –
the 460 rocker arms fit the clevelands. also bb chevy rockers fit the 335 and 385 series motors.
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1.72 rockers on 5.0

Reply #8 –
Quote from: V8Demon;209789
All year 3.8's had 1.72 ratio rockers as far as I know.

Correct.
It's Gumby's fault.