Sounds like you have a good mechanic. They only mechanic I know of
locally (New Orleans) charged me $200.00 to change two Ujoints on the
drive shaft on my 71 TR-6. I had broken my left thumb rather badly and
was unable to do it myself. Since she was my only transportation at the
time it couldn't wait. He seemed to know he had me. That was last time I
let anyone else work on her. Obviously, I won't be going back to him
anytime soon.
I understand economies of scale, but 3 to 4 times as much sounds a
little much. Besides I think rollers are one of the last things I can
do. I've already milled the head, got a faster cam, free flow exhaust
and header, and dual webers. From what I understand rollers really
reduce the lateral force between the valves and guides. This reduction
in friction is good for around 10 hp? I've read it's more 10- 20 hp,
although I am kind of suspicious of those claims. But because of the
price I will probably go with a rebuilt stock assembly.
dstauffa@csc.com wrote:
> Roger,
>
> My local LBC mechanic who did the overhaul on my 1970 TR6 charged me
> about
> $180 for rebuilding my rocker arm assembly. The rockers where
> rebushed in
> bronze, rehardened and a new shaft was used. This was recommended for
> my
> daily driver. The rollers sound neat but geared more for the high
> performance racing types. One reason for Chevy's being so cheap is
> the
> huge number of people using 350s to power their cars. Ever been to a
> street rod nationals - 12,000 cars with more than two thirds Chevy
> powered.
>
> Dave,
> San Diego,
> 1970 RHD PI TR6, CP51649
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