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To pull Rockers or Not (Cam upgrade)

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Old 12-23-2020, 03:30 PM
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I am in the process of sourcing all the extra parts to go along with my cam upgrade. I have a set of @fuelmoto adjustable pushrods and SE255 cams that I am going to be installing. The question is, do I just go ahead and pull the rockers and do the Rockout inserts and install the pushrods that way or do I leave the top end alone? I can do either and just wanting to see if anyone else has had that debate?
 
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Pull the rockers and do the rockout inserts. Change umbrella valve and filter element. Can't go wrong with a new set of gaskets.
 
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Pull the rockers and do the rockout inserts. Change umbrella valve and filter element. Can't go wrong with a new set of gaskets.
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Might even benefit from a thinner head gasket on reassembly.
Don't forget to drill the oil drain holes under the breather assemblies to 1/8"
 
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Agree with all above but I didn't read that the OP was pulling heads but if so, ;030" head gasket wouldn't hurt either. .Rocker Lockers can't hurt, cheap and a quick install. Replace the head breathers with the stamped units that replaced the earlier units in 2012.
 
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Pull the rockers and do the rockout inserts. Change umbrella valve and filter element. Can't go wrong with a new set of gaskets.
That’s what I did.
 
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Agree with all above but I didn't read that the OP was pulling heads but if so, ;030" head gasket wouldn't hurt either. .Rocker Lockers can't hurt, cheap and a quick install. Replace the head breathers with the stamped units that replaced the earlier units in 2012.
He didn't. Just figured this would be a very beneficial reason to pull rockers and then go one step further.
 
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If you were pulling the heads anyways you might as well keep the stock pushrods. One less thing to worry about adjusting. That’s what I did. Also +1 on the Rock Out inserts. Definitely worth it.
 
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Well....just an update. I did end up ordering a top end gasket set and @ROCKOUT Rocker Products kit. I am going to do the full change and keep the stock pushrods. I am now trying to find an inner cam bearing tool to rent/borrow. I can only see me using it once and the cost doesn't seem to justify buying it.
 
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Originally Posted by 60Gunner
Might even benefit from a thinner head gasket on reassembly.
Don't forget to drill the oil drain holes under the breather assemblies to 1/8"
Never heard of oil return problems.. Please elaborate....
 
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