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> Rocker shafts, Spacers or springs?
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post Aug 26 2021, 11:09 AM
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of setting up rocker shafts with spacers or the stock spring set up? @iankarr I noticed the spacer set up on your latest video. I'm sure you have a good reason for it.

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post Aug 26 2021, 01:09 PM
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Springs get weak over time. Spacers and shims are more precise.
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post Aug 26 2021, 04:52 PM
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post Aug 26 2021, 09:27 PM
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Great question
I was wondering too
needing to pull my heads for a stuck intake ,Guess it would be a good time to convert


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post Aug 27 2021, 06:47 AM
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Who is making these spacers?
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post Aug 27 2021, 07:36 AM
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LN Engineering has some.

https://lnengineering.com/type-4-store/type...spacer-kit.html
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