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Harland SharpTitle: "Rocker Arm Report"
Guest: Randy Becker
Length: 43 min.
Show # 037
Broadcast Date: 4/2/04
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About Guest: Nephew of Harland Sharp, Randy Becker is now the owner of the legendary rocker arm company. Under his leadership they have experienced tremendous growth, leading to the need for a 30,000 sq ft building and new State-Of-The-Art Equipment. www.harlandsharp.com

About the Show:

How does a person pick the correct rocker?
Rocker ratio
Stud size
Body width

How to get the most out of new rockers?

Geometry:
Picking the right push rod length?

Proper way to set lash?

Thoughts on stud girdles?

Talk to us about rocker oiling

Clearance problems:
Rocker hits valve cover
Rocker hits rocker stud

Using:
Prep before installing?
How to install?
Initial startup?
Maximizing rocker life?

Thoughts on user modifications:
Clearancing for big springs
Clearancing for stud radius

Biggest mistakes people make when it comes to rockers?
Future trends in valvetrain?

Any final thoughts on rocker arms?

Forum: Post questions / comments for this guest

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