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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I have seen some shaft kits that are supposed to be for both the 216 and 235,the kit also came with bushings which are for the 216 but can the 235 rocker arms be drilled out to install the bushings. I need to rebuild the rocker arms for my 57 235 and thinking about buying one of those old shaft kits. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I bought a set for my 1938 216, on Ebay. I haven't got around to the motor yet but I assume they were something that was made for those old style rockers. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I have a extra set of rocker arms but thinking about ordering a rebuilt set from Chevs of the 40s and be done with it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 | With the proper setup in a lathe or a milling machine, it would probably be possible to bore the rockers out, press in bushings, and ream or hone them to fit the shafts. "Drilling" would probably ruin them. You'd have more labor time invested than it would be worth to try to save a worn-out part. Those rockers aren't scarce enough to justify heroic rebuilding efforts.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | Rockerarms.com can rebuild and bush yours
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | larrowe and sons in sandy OR. does this, I had it done, they were very nice, (the people as well as the work) I would highly recommend them | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 | Brokenhead, do you remember what you payed? I had my rockers for my 54 done for about $200 a couple years ago by Chev's of the 40's. I was real happy with the work and my dealings with them.
Jason | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | $180 comes to mind, it is possible they sent them out, I never really asked if they did the work personally. I do know it was a nice job though. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I think Chevs of the 40s is a little over 200 plus a 50 dolar core charge,since I have a extra set I would just send it in with the money. With all the adjusting I have done I still cant get it right so they must be worn out. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | $124.00 plus shipping from rockerarms.com in Anderson CA.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | 124.00 is alot better and I tried to find pricing on the website but came up with nothing. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 83 | Thanks Broken head, Pre 68 and Jeff( for asking the question)! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I will be giving them a call soon. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I dont know where you got the 124.00 quote but they quoted me 275.00. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | That is a big surprise, one of my customers just payed 124.00 about three weeks ago.??????????????????
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 | I asked them if the core charge was included in that price and they said no. | | |
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