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Old 06-17-2008, 10:29 AM   #13
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Originally Posted by enkeivette View Post
I've decided to stick with my rockers. The consensus seems to be that the roller tips actually don't roll (which is proabably why they're wearing the way that they are) and are therefore not all that critical. The actual rollers themselves are in good shape so it will be fine.
I question this. My comp cams roller tips STILL roll after many years. There is something wrong here. Ok, think this--if the pin breaks that holds the roller tip, the roller tip will come out then the arm will come down on the retainer knocking the keepers out and dropping a valve.

I have seen this.
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