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Old 13-04-11, 19:41
Alex Blair (RIP) Alex Blair (RIP) is offline
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Default Casting flaw..

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Originally Posted by Bob Carriere View Post
While doing the valve adjustement good old eagle eye Grant noticed a crack or cut on top of one of the valve rocker...... see picture below..... came as a total surprise.... when examined closer it is almost like a hacksaw cut rather than a crack.... and this rocker arm assembly was purchased totally rebuilt. It is running good right now but has me worried. all the valve push rods are turning properly and oil drippes out quite nicely.

Should I worry and replace it......??

Being a hoarder... I mean a well prepared boyscout ready for any eventuality I happen to have a spare fully rebuilt rocker arm assembly curtesy of EBay so doign a swap is quite feasible...... not sure yet.

I welcome your comments / suggestions.


Bob

Hi Bob..
It looks like a casting flaw to me and agree with Phil..run it..
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