Roller rocker arms perform the same function as standard rocker arms. Mainly, they are the mechanical link between the push rod and the valves. Roller rockers are better because they have a cylindrical roller that reduces noise and friction instead of simply having a flat spot directly contacting the top of the valve.
Roller rocker arms can be used with most any cam.
pull a valve cover and look for roller rocker arms.
Yes.
If you have a 2001 or newer engine, it comes with roller lifters and roller rockers from the factory.
No to the roller lifters in the 2.8 Ford V6. The 2.8 as well as the 2.9 has regular flat tappet lifters and regular rocker arms.
To convert your 1971 Olds 350 Rocket to a full roller rocker setup, you'll need to replace the stock rocker arms with full roller rockers designed for your engine. Start by removing the valve covers and rocker arms, then install the new roller rockers, ensuring proper alignment and clearance with the pushrods and valves. It's also advisable to use compatible pushrods and check the geometry to ensure optimal performance. Finally, reassemble everything, double-checking torque specifications, and adjust the valve lash as necessary.
Check here at: www.60degreev6.com They have all kinds of information and specs on all types of 60 Degree V6's which is the motor that your Corsica has in it. If you have the roller rocker arms, they are 17 ft. lbs.
Yes they can depending on which ratio rocker arms you get.
to adjust the rocker arms you have to either tighten or loosen the top bolt on the rocker arm/arms that need to be adjusted. there is a specified torque for the rocker arms that you should follow to help you adjust the them
Take off one of the valve covers, if the rocker has a roller tip on the side which it touches the valve spring then its a roller, if no roller tip is present then its a normal tappet rocker.
what is the torque on 2.2 rocker arms and in what order
A rocker arm shaft is normally a long shaft with rocker arms attached to it, that provides the pivet point for the rocker arms (newer Chevy motors).