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Title: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: ronnieroadster on August 27, 2017, 08:29:09 PM

Hi All
  I'm working on some one off roller rockers for a special project since I'm machining these myself I need to locate a source for some rollers and pins to use on the valve end of these rockers. I need 32 sets.  Would anyone have any ideas or suggestions on where I might be able to locate parts like this for this do it yourself project?
 Ronnieroadster

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: jacksoni on August 27, 2017, 09:11:23 PM

As I recall Jesel provides a rebuilding service for some rockers (as well as lifters). Is possible they may be able to provide what you want if your design matches what they have. Suspect, as with all Jesel stuff, not cheap if they will supply. Worth a call.

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: RichFox on August 27, 2017, 09:12:49 PM

Some years ago I assisted Bob Dalton in making some roller rockers. I think I remember he got the parts from Isky.

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: jdincau on August 27, 2017, 09:20:46 PM

Fred Blanchard at
http://raceenginecomponents.com/index.html
is making roller rockers for his stuff, he may be able to point you to a supplier

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Buickguy3 on August 27, 2017, 10:08:18 PM

  One more possible. T&D Rocker Arms may be able to help out.
   Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: ronnieroadster on August 27, 2017, 10:45:15 PM

All great info Thanks guys.
   Ron

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: manta22 on August 27, 2017, 11:00:05 PM

INA and Torrington make roller and needle bearings.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Milwaukee Midget on August 27, 2017, 11:21:26 PM

I guess I'll ask the unasked questions.

If you're going to the effort of making your own roller rockers, what's stopping you from producing the roller itself?

As to pins, what kind of spring loads are you looking at? 

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Stainless1 on August 27, 2017, 11:41:28 PM

I would call Richard at Isky, tell him what you are doing, ask about red zone rollers and pins.

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: 4-barrel Mike on August 28, 2017, 12:06:35 AM

32 roller rockers?  TWO ArDuns?   :-D

Mike

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Stainless1 on August 28, 2017, 12:26:53 AM

4 valve heads on an 8 =32
My guess is 4 valve OHV heads for his UHV motor

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Jack Gifford on August 28, 2017, 12:58:22 AM

I did exactly what you intend- designed and made follower fingers for my one-off DOHC conversion. Ron Iskenderian was very helpful- supplying not only tip rollers/shafts/clips, but also freely sharing information. I also used their EZ-Roll wheels/shafts (non-needle) at the cam-contact of the followers. Ron provided enough info so I could make my own coining dies for the shaft ends (shaft ends not hardened). Call him (best time is near 5PM Pacific Coast Time) 310-217-9232.

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: jimmy six on August 28, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

I bought the pins, clips and rollers from Isky because of the pin and design 25 years ago. Everything went well until Ed came out of his office hearing what was going on. Almost stopped the deal but ok'd it when heard they were for a GMC 6 and he didn't make anything for it. But only allowed me to buy 15 just in case I was fudging the truth. I still laugh about it today. None have ever failed. JD

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: ronnieroadster on August 28, 2017, 03:13:57 PM

Quote from: 4-barrel Mike on August 28, 2017, 12:06:35 AM

32 roller rockers?  TWO ArDuns?   :-D

Mike

  

 Well one more Ardun and a set of spares   :cheers:

Title: Re: Looking for a source for rollers and pins to use on the tip of roller rockers
Post by: Jack Gifford on August 29, 2017, 02:03:12 AM

Although Ed still visits the office, Ron and his brother run the company now.