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Do I need guide plates on cobra roller rockers?

  • Thread starter Thread starter CARYEMLER
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CARYEMLER

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Just got some 93 cobra roller rockers do I need guide plate or shims?
 

wythors

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Guide plates, no. Shims, maybe. You'll have to install them and check.
 

Kdubslugga

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I didnt use either on mine. Had em on for 8 years
 
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I shimmed mine, but no on the guideplates.
 

Rick 91GT

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What cylinder head?
 

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I dont have any guides or shims on mine, but I have some valve train noise. I need to sand the base and tighten up the tolerances a little....
 
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