Drippers with rollers

[4onthefloor]

anyone use dripper covers on their roller stroker ? Car is up on the lift and I just found an old set of original drippers with the rubber coated wire standoffs. I have non drippers on the car now that use the push on plastic wire holders. I think those are late 64 or 65 according to Show Cars. Cant test fit for a week or so. Anyone know if they interfere with the rockers ?

 

[4onthefloor]

I dont know why the heck I put this in the wrong section...should be in the 348-409 engine section. Im old.

 

[BSL409]

anyone use dripper covers on their roller stroker ? Car is up on the lift and I just found an old set of original drippers with the rubber coated wire standoffs. I have non drippers on the car now that use the push on plastic wire holders. I think those are late 64 or 65 according to Show Cars. Cant test fit for a week or so. Anyone know if they interfere with the rockers ?

No they will not fit. I think maybe only the roller tip ones might?

 

[Jim Sullivan]

I am using Comp roller tip rockers and the dripper covers will not work, but it might be the poly locks causing the interference.

 

[4onthefloor]

Thats what I thought. Probably why they were buried in the rafters ! Thanks guys.

 

[409]

Comp roller tip rockers should use drippers.
Adjust the drippers to clear the locks if interfering.
They are not roller trunnion and still need the dripper oiling or you risk burning the ball and rocker.
Roller trunnion rockers do not need drippers at all but cause no harm if used.
Carl

 

[4onthefloor]

Thanks Carl. Full rollers so I dont need the drippers. I just want to drill holes in a set to put some old Offy breathers on.

 

[poison ivy]

spacers, the purpose of drippers are to cool and lubricate the rockers, pushrods, etc...