In a message dated 11/13/00 5:43:38 PM Central Standard Time,
glocke@ihug.co.nz writes:
> From what I understand, the rocker itself adds a little
> extra improvement, but it's main advantage is to allow a cam to be used
that
> opens and shuts quicker, with the valve still being able to follow the
> profile OK.
Careful here... Roller LIFTERS allow a more radical "ramp" on the cam, so
the lifter doesn't "dig" into the cam, and the resulting valve opening time
is a huge improvement. Eric is talking about roller ROCKERS. These reduce
friction and side stresses on the valves/guides.
Gary
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