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Old 04-20-2024, 06:23 PM
Steve C. Steve C. is offline
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Further, if interested in running a street solid roller set up. Search for related posts by HWYSTR455, through the years he has run solid rollers on the street numerous times for the life of an engine.
He has commented once a SR setup breaks in and is properly adjusted, you pretty much don't have to touch it for 1000s of miles.

>>>>>> It's a myth that the lash has to be constantly adjusted !

The recommendation from many is to also keep an eye on valve spring pressure. Beyond the initial loss of pressure after run-in, once a spring loses pressure over time it can further deteriorate and lead to issues.

Solid rollers are a maintenance item. That said, currently my application is limited street use, no racing, so personally we check my valve spring pressure once a year and at the same time we check the valve lash.


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