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Hello guys, I broke the right bank rocker shaft. Doves replacement is very expensive,($800) ? are there other good quality aftermarket shafts out there ? I was told that even replacing the one from NAPA & buying "stands" for the ends, that it will still be weak, is that true ? There has to be a better & cheaper way to make FE heads stronger than spending $800 to buy Doves. I'm in no way, saying that Doves are not worth the expence, I just hate to spend that much when I've got other engine parts & machining to do. If I buy a stock replacement & stands from like NAPA, the cost is apx. $200 for the shaft & under $20 each for the stands. My motor did not,..... have the stands & that's where it broke, on the end where it didn't have support.
Any advise will be appreciated !
Thanks,
Kev