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#1433213 12/11/2021 11:19 PM
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Anyone know where I can purchase rocker arm assembly for a 58’ 235, thanks?

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/165172164818
https://www.ebay.com/itm/402449875973
Discuss with the seller:
1950-58 were open oil feed tube with centered oil grooves in the rockers.
1959-62 were closed oil feed tube and off-centered oil grooves in the rockers.

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https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forums/17/1/truck-parts-wanted.html

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Thank you mister!!!!

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You can see in the (first listing) eBay pictures, that it’s a mix of both early and later model rockers by the centered and offset grooves in the rockers. Also the spare set of shafts look to be pretty worn. The second listing is for a 59-62 which will not work unless you change other items.

A fellow ‘bolter, Pre ‘68 Dave, has a website that shows all the differences and what changes need to be made to mix rockers assemblies from different years. Here is a [LINK].

Sean, what is the issue with you rocker assembly? I fixed my sloppy rockers by buying new shafts.
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If you it’s a 58 you are working on, you want the 55-58 center groove rocker set. New, these are really really hard to come by. GM changed the oiling system in 59. This was the last update to those motors so the 59-63 rockers are different, including the offset groove. These rockers are a bit more easy to find new a trw and sealed power sold new sets for far longer then they sold new sets for the 55-58 version.

If you have a set but they are pretty used up, you can have them rebuilt. The only place that I am aware of that can do an excellent job is Rocker Arms Unlimited in California.

http://rockerarms.com

They rechrome and remachine the shafts, machine the arms, adjusters, and you have a nice set ready to go. Not cheap I know but you would be surprised at what a good set of rockers will do in terms of a good running motor. Worth it in my opinion. If you go this route, and while the rockers are out getting rebuilt, now would be the right time to pull the side cover and remove the feed line, clean it and the fittings out, and make sure the passage through the head is clean and clear.

Once it’s all back together and running, you must must must make sure the rocker arms are dribbling enough oil to lubricate the tip and adjuster of the rocker arms. If the shaft is not getting enough oil to feed the rockers, you will make fast work junking that nice new set of rockers.

If you discover that you are not getting sufficient oil, then plan B which is the external line feed.


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Sean e Go to Pomona big swap meet,should see valve covers full of those whole assemblies,I have several but hope to use them.


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