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Old 03-29-2005, 03:21 PM
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Will big block chevy rocker arms work on pontiac? Why or why not?

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Will big block chevy rocker arms work on pontiac? Why or why not?

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Old 03-29-2005, 07:20 PM
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They don't work.

The distance from the pivot point to rocker tip is different from a Pontiac rocker.

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Old 03-30-2005, 12:44 AM
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For those who care- probably nobody- small-block Chevy rockers will work on '55-'58 Pontiac heads, if you choose a pushrod length which gives correct geometry.

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