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Oct 14, 2013 8:12 pm
Oct 14, 2013 8:12 pm
Subject: Rocker pin survival rate!
I have had my 14/60 for several years with no significant problems. More recently I had the engine professionally rebuilt since when (and I don't imply any connection) I have had two rocker pins fail about 50 miles apart. Whilst the rockers were replaced during the rebuild, the pins are original.
In my understanding, pin failures are rare (more so than rocker failures which themselves are uncommon) and I think that these failures cannot be just random and coincidental. Has anyone had a similar experience? All bright ideas will be much appreciated.
John
I have had my 14/60 for several years with no significant problems. More recently I had the engine professionally rebuilt since when (and I don't imply any connection) I have had two rocker pins fail about 50 miles apart. Whilst the rockers were replaced during the rebuild, the pins are original.
In my understanding, pin failures are rare (more so than rocker failures which themselves are uncommon) and I think that these failures cannot be just random and coincidental. Has anyone had a similar experience? All bright ideas will be much appreciated.
John