Kenne Bell Roller Rocker Question

[1BUICKT]

Hey everyone, Im wondering if somebody could please tell me (or maybe show me with a pic) how you can tell if certain KB rockers will work with 8445 heads? From what I remember there is a difference between the rockers for the early heads and the later style heads involving notching for the later version.

Thanks,
Johnny

 

[1BUICKT]

Anyone? I'm asking because I am looking at purchasing a set and both the seller and myself are not 100% sure if they are the "notched" design for the later 8445 heads (which wouldn't require machine work for installation, just "bolt on an go"). Thanks

 

[pdzz]

You'll have to machine the pedestals, or remove some material from the edge of the rockers. Phil.

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[1BUICKT]

You'll have to machine the pedestals, or remove some material from the edge of the rockers. Phil.

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Thanks for the reply Phil! From your experience machine work would need to be done on the "Turbo Rocker Arms" (part #9322)? I was under the impression that these would be a direct bolt on from what's stated in an older KB catalog that I have... "New design for Buick V6 GN/T-Type/GNX features "notched" design. No machining of heads or rocker arms is necessary... "

 

[pdzz]

The old ones I used, I removed material from the edge of the rockers with a carbide burr. Just on the side near the pedestals. Not a big deal, ran them for a couple of years, sold the heads with rockers. The guy is still using them. Phil.

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[1BUICKT]

The old ones I used, I removed material from the edge of the rockers with a carbide burr. Just on the side near the pedestals. Not a big deal, ran them for a couple of years, sold the heads with rockers. The guy is still using them. Phil.

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Thanks a lot for your input. I went ahead and pulled the trigger and purchased them. Hopefully they're the ones that no mods are needed but after talking with a buddy of mine, and your reply, if they aren't I'm confident that we can make them work. Thanks again Phil