rocker arm spacers...

[norustscott]

Where can I get the solid rocker arm spacers...like the ones used on hydrolic lifter type 4's. The spacers that eliminate the springs and washers. four to an engine...I assume the come with spacing shims???

It there a stock part number?

thanks...lsg

[JWest]

I have a set - off a factory hydraulic bus engine. They have wave washers to take up the remaining space. Make me a reasonable offer.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

There is a stock part number, but it's in the VW parts books and not the Porsche ones. (So I don't have it.) Most of your favorite VW and Porsche places should be able to get them. Just tell them you're looking for the rocker arm spacers from a 79 Bus. Get the large "spring washers" that go between the rocker arms and the spacers, too.

--DD

[evill]

The stock clamps that hold the rocker shafts to the heads are the exact width you need. If you have an extra set,just slide them on the shafts between the rockers. You do not need to need to clamp them, you can just leave them loose. If you want to, you can throw a nut and bolt on them to hold them firmly on the rocker shaft.Double check the lash between the rockers and spacers, you can adjust it a bit by tapping the mounting clamps with a mallet before you fully torque them down. This is how mine are done. I learned this from a hi-performance Porsche shop in the area.

Ed

[norustscott]

kool Ideer...thanks...I might try that ...

[Jake Raby]

I use steel spacers with no springs...higher RPM will wear the spring clips thin and they will break, especially with more cam spring tension...

[JWest]

I tried to reply to your PM but it bounced back. Do you just want to try using the stock clamps? That's fine with me. If you still want them I will get a pic for you.

[norustscott]

not sure about the bounce...thanks for your offer. I just trial fit the stock clamps they work. I have other problems...I will start another thread to chronical the events
Thanks