Rocker Stand Problem

We have a KB526 w/ BAE Fuel heads. We bought the motor complete and since then have torn it down to inspect, etc. The problem we're having is the Stage V rocker stands don't mount flush to the head on the exhaust side. It's as if the previous owner for some reason milled the ends down, or we're missing some spacers? The weird thing is it came w/ a bunch of extra rocker stands and they're all the same. We're new to the hemi world so maybe this is normal. We called Brad and they were clueless why there was a gap. We thought we'd call Stage V and ask them about it, but they won't answer. The head doesn't look like it was milled in that area. Any thoughts?

Josh

 

can u post some pics??? hows the rocker geomitry??? Mike

 

years ago I had a Walt motor that had the same problem. I measured the gap and used a spacer washer about the same thickness. Worked ok for me. Dave Germain

 

The geometry seems fine cause it's fits good and flush in the middle, and towards the intake side of the head. However where the stud goes through to hold the exhaust side of the rocker stand down, there's about a 1/4" gap. A spacer would work fine i'm sure, we're just wondering if we're missing something or if it takes some special "stepped" stud? I'll try to get a picture of it this weekend.

 

we have the same set up as you do with no gap...gold stands I have never seen this before call the owner before you and ask...as for call stage 5 good luck in 10 years I have had them answer 1 time and they will never call you back...use a machinest square to see were it starts and also you can measure it with veiner calipers..let me know..also we have a machine shop here we own if you need anything,Dave
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I figured if anyone had seen this you would've dave...lol. I almost called you. I might be getting w/ ya in the future.

 

well!!!!!! haven't seen this one yet...send pic that way I can say I have...call me if you need anything..we could machine them flat and then make a spacer and dowel pin them so they would never fall off when doing the heads.. I have done this before for several racers to help with valve train geomerty this would be a good time to make sure your push rods don't rub in the head and most of them do..but we can fix that when you machine the spacers<<<<.Dave 629-249-5909

 

Rocker Stands

I have about four questions to ask about the problem. If you would call me I will try to pin-point the problem. I have seen this one other time and I think I can Help.
Noel Manton 951 674-2212
www.mantonrockerarms.com