pedestal or stud January 16, 2007, 12:56:17 PM i want to purchase a set of 1.7 roller rockers but i need to know if my heads heads are for stud or pedestal type rockers? Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #4 – January 16, 2007, 06:00:47 PM my engine is stud mount7/16 studs with an adjustment nut with an allen set screw in each nut.aftermarkets toss the pedestal and fulcrumif need be, drill a hole into the pedistal stand off and thread it. OR, install a stud.they insert a pin all the way thru the pedestal and the new stud horizonally to lock it in. Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #5 – January 16, 2007, 06:13:17 PM Is that one of them newfangled electric balance shafts in the lifter valley? Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #6 – January 17, 2007, 12:37:29 AM Quote from: JeremyB;124205Is that one of them newfangled electric balance shafts in the lifter valley?It lights up too so you can see if the engine is timed right:hick: Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #7 – January 17, 2007, 07:44:59 AM Scott, what heads are those? Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #8 – January 17, 2007, 03:41:35 PM ok thanks, what about GT-40p head? are they stud or pedestal? Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #9 – January 17, 2007, 06:44:26 PM Quote from: quicksilver;124312ok thanks, what about GT-40p head? are they stud or pedestal?Quote from: Tbird232ci;124186They all are... Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #10 – January 18, 2007, 12:35:41 AM Quote from: jeremybIs that one of them newfangled electric balance shafts in the lifter valley?:beatyoass: :D Quote from: Paul Flockhart;124263Scott, what heads are those?1966 / 289 heads worked over and milled to HP289 specs but with larger valves.factory was 54.5cc but with larger than HP289 valves and milling included., it makes them have better numbers. Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #11 – January 18, 2007, 01:17:50 AM haha i didnt know ALL heads are pedestal, thanks for clearing that up. Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #12 – January 18, 2007, 09:16:59 AM Quote7/16 studs with an adjustment nut with an allen set screw in each nut.Scott those studs are actually 3/8 Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #13 – January 18, 2007, 12:27:23 PM I've heard some of the pre-1977 castings were in fact stud mount. Can anyone confirm either way? Yes shawn I saw your post:hick: however I'm not sure if you meant ALL or just 5.0's from 85 is on up.... Quote Selected
pedestal or stud Reply #14 – January 18, 2007, 12:30:30 PM Quote from: quicksilver;124350haha i didnt know ALL heads are pedestal, thanks for clearing that up.no, not true.,, not all heads are pedestal. Quote Selected