Thread: Pontiac Rocker Studs

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Thanks for the added info. So you trim the studs, then after you install & adjust the rocker's you make sure the rocker balls are riding on solid stud and not threads, and if necessary you can add a Grade 8 washer under the stud to raise it up, right? If it's riding too high on the studs for a washer or two to get you on the solid stud, would that point to the need for a shorter pushrod? Why not just start with a washer, and then trim the bottom only if your rocker ball rides too low up top? I'm not questioning the process - just reasoning and asking questions.

I understand what you're saying. I would have to start out with a washer that is over 3/16ths thick. I won't really know what's going on till I install the head. Atleast this way they fit and once the head is on it's probably easier to add after that. There should still be enough thread to do the job. Scary in a way. Still trying to find the correct nuts. These ARP studs are 290-7201. Been looking for a matching nut number, but haven't found that yet. I might have to make a call to let them know the number so I get the correct ones.