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Alan Roehrich · 11-21-2011, 07:42 PM

If the rockers hit the retainers, they're tilting the retainers and trying to un-key the valve every time the engine spins over 4 times. You're lucky that you haven't done even more damage. That is most certainly the problem.

Most modern rockers for a big block will clear a 1.650" spring and retainer with relative ease, provided the valvetrain geometry is correct.

11-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,564 Liked 1,789 Times in 408 Posts	Re: BB Chevy eating keepers If the rockers hit the retainers, they're tilting the retainers and trying to un-key the valve every time the engine spins over 4 times. You're lucky that you haven't done even more damage. That is most certainly the problem. Most modern rockers for a big block will clear a 1.650" spring and retainer with relative ease, provided the valvetrain geometry is correct. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S