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Olds Mag 3/8 Rocker Stud 1.520 Upper Stud Length
SKU: C007 4542-16
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
With a 3/8"-24 thread pitch at the top and a 5/16"-20 base thread, these studs offer ultimate strength and locking force. They are suitable for applications with moderate lifts and spring pressures, making them a good choice for street performance builds.
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Part #: 4542-16
COMP Cams takes pride in having the finest Rocker arm Studs available on the market. The High Energya and Magnum Series Studs work well in Applications with moderate lifts and spring pressures and are available in the popular 3/8" and 7/16" sizes. When ultimate strength is required as with high rpm Roller Cam Applications, the Hi-Techa Race Stud is the answer. This Stud has a thin jam nut for Rocker clearance, rolled threads for maximum contact and a ground-flat top so accurate valve adjustment can be achieved and maintained. The diameter of the jam nut is larger in order to spread the load over a larger area. All COMP Cams Studs have generous radii and a black oxide finish. Designed for ultimate strength and locking force High Energy and Magnum polylocks are best for moderate lift and spring pressure Applications Hi-Tech Polylocks work well in all high end Race applications. The Stud girdle polylocks are precision ground for minimum runout and tapered for extra strength in the locking area.
For applications with moderate lift and spring pressure, this High Energy stud set has a 5/16" base thread and 3/8" rocker thread with a 1.520" effective stud length. Perfect for Oldsmobile applications.
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Loud tapping or clicking noise from valvetrain
- Rocker arm keeps coming loose or backing off
- Valve train instability at high RPM
- Reduced engine power or misfire under load
- Broken or stripped rocker arm stud threads
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 4542-16 |
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