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I have a set of Crane 1.6 self aligning roller rockers and lt4 valve springs that i am goin to install on my stock lt1 heads. I was wondering if anyone could give me a list of parts and tools that i need to do it. Im kinda new to this so i could use all the help i can get. thanks
The rockers are pretty straight forward but it takes a little mechanical skill to set the hydraulic cam valve lash and not make a simple mistake like getting them too tight, pinching a wire under the valve cover or something silly. Search for the info on any site since it's almost the same as the standard sbc.
The valve springs are a little more involved and require a higher degree of mechanical competence. I would suggest having a competent mechanic install them since there is the risk of dropping a valve into the cylinder during the installation or when running if not done correctly.
The installation bill is cheaper than a dropped valve... I'm just saying, you know your level better that I.
Good Luck with your install! I'll be following your lead and doing this soon myself.
The spring changing is easy. I did the adaptor that goes into the spark plug put the air compressor to it, but valves have to be closed hint hint......and that
will hold the valve up while you change the springs. While you are at it might as well change the seals for the valves also.
I did my rockers so the pushrods wouldnt fall out of the rocker arm and the engine would run and adjusted them while it was running. I just dont trust doing it any other way with
hyd rollers.