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JeffBowlsby
post Jan 10 2007, 06:10 PM
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So those in the know...how is this conversion done? I don't now the specifics so please tell me. I understand that the stock 74-76 2.0L cars use a larger-diameter adjuster and cannot accept the swivel foot adjusters because they are smaller. The needed parts as I understand it are:

* Rocker arms/shaft assemblies from a 1.7L engine
* Swivel feet valve adjusters (10mm?)
* Shims

Is all the above correct?
What shims do I need and where are they installed?
Is there further machining to do to the rocker arms?

All details please...Thanks in advance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jan 10 2007, 06:32 PM
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Yup... You have the right parts.

Now you need to mill or sand off about 60 thou from the UNDERSIDE of the rocker where the swivel foot is threaded in.

REASON.... it gives you 60 thou more of adjustment room.

And you are going to need it. As the swivel foot part of the adjuster is longer than a stocker. Therefore you need the additional room.

You are also going to need an adjustable pushrod and a dial indicator and a degree wheel to set em up right. Plus rocker spacers to get it nats ass correct. Thats all cheap stuff.

Go to Jakes forum and read his 9000 word dissertation on how to do this.

If ya want.... send me the rockers and I will clearance them for you for nothing. it's easy. takes about 30 min to 45 min for all eight.

Now.. Aaron.... Did you beat me too the response...??????????

Ya little shit..

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post Jan 10 2007, 08:19 PM
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Clayton...you are golden...PM me your address and I will get them off to you. I will include some 'appreciation'...for your trouble.

QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Jan 10 2007, 04:32 PM) *

Yup... You have the right parts.

Now you need to mill or sand off about 60 thou from the UNDERSIDE of the rocker where the swivel foot is threaded in.

REASON.... it gives you 60 thou more of adjustment room.

And you are going to need it. As the swivel foot part of the adjuster is longer than a stocker. Therefore you need the additional room.

You are also going to need an adjustable pushrod and a dial indicator and a degree wheel to set em up right. Plus rocker spacers to get it nats ass correct. Thats all cheap stuff.

Go to Jakes forum and read his 9000 word dissertation on how to do this.

If ya want.... send me the rockers and I will clearance them for you for nothing. it's easy. takes about 30 min to 45 min for all eight.

Now.. Aaron.... Did you beat me too the response...??????????

Ya little shit..

Clayton
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PMing you now...

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Here's a photo I copied from somewhere.


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Thats the exact photo I was searching for..... Thanks Greg..!!!!!

Jeff... I hope those are REAL PORSCHE GENUINE swivel feet.

As everything else is sub par. IMHO
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post Jan 10 2007, 11:53 PM
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QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Jan 10 2007, 06:52 PM) *

Thats the exact photo I was searching for..... Thanks Greg..!!!!!

Jeff... I hope those are REAL PORSCHE GENUINE swivel feet.

As everything else is sub par. IMHO


word.... clayton did mine too...

to get my geometry gnats ass... i had to use .060" rocker shims to shim the assemblies out....

i also set the rocker adjusters mid way in.... (thus part of the spacer requirement) so i would have ample adjustment either way.

i also bought solid rocker spacers as my engine regularly sees 6000 rpms...

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post Jan 11 2007, 12:11 AM
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where did you get the spacers to replace the springs?
or where can i find them ?
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Heee..Heeee

Aaron said his engine sees 6000 rpms.

I have been with him driving... he spins it faster than that getting out of his driveway...

AND his lash hasn't changed much to my knowledge.

That means he did it right.... (Lucky bastard)

Cheers,

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post Jan 11 2007, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(morph @ Jan 10 2007, 10:11 PM) *

where did you get the spacers to replace the springs?
or where can i find them ?
james



I got mine from a later model hydraulic bus engine. Check with a Vdub shop.
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The Jakester and aircooled.net sells em also..

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i got mine off ebay and clearanced em to .004" side to side play
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post Feb 26 2007, 08:35 PM
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Hi Aaron, Let me get this straight....if you grind the rockers down...do you still need the shims? If so do you have a pic of where the shims go?


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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jan 10 2007, 09:53 PM) *

QUOTE(Twystd1 @ Jan 10 2007, 06:52 PM) *

Thats the exact photo I was searching for..... Thanks Greg..!!!!!

Jeff... I hope those are REAL PORSCHE GENUINE swivel feet.

As everything else is sub par. IMHO


word.... clayton did mine too...

to get my geometry gnats ass... i had to use .060" rocker shims to shim the assemblies out....

i also set the rocker adjusters mid way in.... (thus part of the spacer requirement) so i would have ample adjustment either way.

i also bought solid rocker spacers as my engine regularly sees 6000 rpms...

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/thumb_blog-1133498877.jpg)

see my blog H E R E for more complete pics
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QUOTE(Aaron Cox @ Jan 10 2007, 11:28 PM) *

i got mine off ebay and clearanced em to .004" side to side play


I just used the Hydro spacers and the shims and spring washers that came with them.

The shims go under the rocker stands to give the swivels enough room, I got mine from Bugformance on Capitol Ave, they're hanging on the carded wall on the right as you go in... (I'm sure Jeff knows where this place is.)

Either way you need to make custom length pushrods to get the geometry right once you put the 50-60 thou shims under the rocker stands. If you don't set it up so that the first half of the lift is pushing up on the valve stem, and the second half pushing it down, you will get premature wear on the valve guides. The stock length pushrods will be pushing mostly up on the valve stems...
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post Feb 26 2007, 09:19 PM
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Could you not just grind the face of the swivel foot down?

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post Feb 26 2007, 09:33 PM
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QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 26 2007, 07:19 PM) *

Could you not just grind the face of the swivel foot down?


That would probably go through the hardening on the swivel foot, and get to a part that would wear quickly. It might also weaken the foot so that it breaks after a while...

Decking the rockers is a known quantity; they are more than beefy enough in that area to take it.

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Man, there sure seems to be alot of misleading information regarding this upgrade. I think I will just stick to the good ol' 8mm stock adjusters.

-L

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QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 26 2007, 07:19 PM) *

Could you not just grind the face of the swivel foot down?


That would probably go through the hardening on the swivel foot, and get to a part that would wear quickly. It might also weaken the foot so that it breaks after a while...

Decking the rockers is a known quantity; they are more than beefy enough in that area to take it.

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QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 26 2007, 10:40 PM) *

Man, there sure seems to be alot of misleading information regarding this upgrade. I think I will just stick to the good ol' 8mm stock adjusters.

-L

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Feb 26 2007, 07:33 PM) *

QUOTE(CHAFF @ Feb 26 2007, 07:19 PM) *

Could you not just grind the face of the swivel foot down?


That would probably go through the hardening on the swivel foot, and get to a part that would wear quickly. It might also weaken the foot so that it breaks after a while...

Decking the rockers is a known quantity; they are more than beefy enough in that area to take it.

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Chaff,

What are you confused about? This is a known good upgrade. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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You need to clearance 60 tho off the rocker face. gives you enough adjustment room without having to use a bazillion shims to get it out that far.

you sometimes have to use shims (NOT always) to get the rocker arm geom. perfect. that is, the rocker adjuster is CO LINEAR with the valve stem (directly in line with) at HALF LIFT.

you will also need to use cut to length pushrods in conjunction with shims to achieve that.

really simple.
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Ok here is my deal.

I understand that this will require cutting back the rocker....

But here is the question no one wants to answer....you still need to shim up the mounting block? If so then doesn't the old push rod become too short hence you need a new set of longer pushrods?

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