Hi Lin, we have a rockershaft rebuild service and regularily use new
threaded pedestals without problems. We have them in stock at about $40.00
Canadian.
Cheers.......Bob
Check out our web site www.autofarm.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "linwood rose" <linwoodrose@mac.com>
To: "list healey" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 11:54 AM
Subject: threaded rocker pedestal
> Someone on a previous engine rebuild must have secured the oil feed pipe
> banjo bolt on my motor after the assembly was installed to the head
> because the pedestal threads are pretty badly stripped. I figure my
> choices are to buy a new pedestal (I am having the assembly rebuilt by
> Rocker Arm Specialists) or to put a 3/8" helicoil in the pedestal and
> fabricate a new banjo bolt. Since a new pedestal seems to be less
> expensive than the minimum charge from a machine shop I am tempted to
> just buy the new pedestal. However, having run into several instances
> where new parts do not fit properly I am hesitant. Anyone have any
> experience with this one? Any vendor issues of which I should be aware?
> If you would rather let me know off-list please do. Thanks as always.
>
> Lin
> 1960 BT7 in restoration
> 1959 Bugeye
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