So I wanted to play with reducing some valve train noise and bought new old stock rocker arms. I found that they wont or barely fit onto the rocker shaft.
I guess the right way will be to take them to a machine shop and have them sized to the rocker shaft.
But, had to ask this silly question. Could it be as simple as using a brake cylinder hone to get them to fit? Or would this backyard mechanic attempt wipe out the rocker shaft due to a poor finish inside the rockers?

My next trick is installing the offenhauser dual single carbs on it. I like the abuse i guess.
Thanks, Glen

Measure your shaft to be sure it is round.
I have seen a number of rocker shafts "smashed" oval, at the bolt holes... from being over-tightened.
DD

Wow, what a great tip. You are correct as the rocker gets "tight" at the holes for the bolts.
I have tried Napa and Autozone, but neither can get a new rocker shaft. Do you know who sells them ?
Thank you for sharing your experience and skill. Wow.

Rock Auto Parts can get them, as can Summit Racing
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?key ... -620&dds=1

_________________
Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225