Drilling out adjustable rockers?

[chad]

I've seen Bill and David address some of these specific issues in their e-mails here. May B a PM or 2? They have both been open to my approaching them thru this method when done respectfully.

 

[adamscm]

1hotvega, if you are able to show me a pic of the milled shaft, I'd like to see it. I can't find anything like that on my rebuilt shaft. Thanks!

 

[chad]

it's "the bottom'. Is pretty sm, goes end 4 end, just a flat spot the whole shaft long, you'll hafta stretch the springs outta the way 2 rub a finger along there.

 

[adamscm]

Thanks, I'll take another look. Should I be able to feel it just reaching underneath? If it goes the whole distance, seems like oil would be draining out at every pedestal...

 

[adamscm]

Ok Guys, I know this topic has become tedious, but I'm seeking some resolution.....Tonight I rechecked the old and new shafts....and I DId finally spot the milled flat along the bottom edge. This seems like it would help lube the arm on the shaft better, and maybe even force out more oil on the valve stem side. Makes sense that you wouldn't use a pedestal drain with this....HOWEVER, I found the 'flat' shaft on the old '65 set, and the 'new/rebuilt' shaft is perfectly round, no flat! So who knows...maybe the old shaft had been replaced at some point--maybe the new shaft was not milled for some strange reason...who knows. Now, I'm leaning toward using the old shaft with flat bottom, put the new arms on it, and eliminating the drain pedestal!

 

[chad]

Ain't a mechanic or frd 6 expert but I'd say leave it alone (above my pay grade to re-engineer it) ie:
Old shaft & old arms - meaning don't eliminate the drain.
Laters ~

 

[bubba22349]

very nice looking Comet,