Thanks Jim, own an 05 Dakota, doesn't have those although I've never had a problem width he rockers falling off. Just replaced all the lifters at 177K miles. Good stuff !
I actually used a body clip and ground it down to fit the rocker arm a little better but basically the same exact idea as yours. It works 100% I have been running mine for about 2 years with them and have not had one pop off yet.
Can you explain or send some pictures of the clip and how you made it fit? I’ve been trying to get a hold or this guy but he’s not answering. Any help would be appreciated
Hello Jim, I just watched your video on rocker locks, I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6. Can you tell me where I can purchase them for all rockers on my vehicle? I don't see a link on the U tube video I just watched, I am the 1st it looks like to give you a thumbs up. Thank you, Gary/Air Force Veteran
Hey Jim I have altis 1.6 manual transmission 2012 model. Last week I put it in 4 gear and all of a sudden a very loud noise came and the engine died. I towed it to Toyota dealership where they checked the engine compression which was 0 in 3 cylinders. They took the tappet cover off and there were 7 rockers lying in the engine out of 16 rockers. I had put a cold air intake, 6 puck clutch, straight pipe and spark plugs which are all aftermarket things and not genuine. I did this to increase acceleration of my car. Can you tell why did the rockers fall and if I now race my car will they fall again? I have never experienced this before in any altis 1zr fe engine. Can you please help me?
Fantastic idea! well done. I'm all for making a profit but $192.00 for 16? kind of steep don't you think? A thin washer about .085 thick washer under each lifter will work too.
washers dont work i tried that first.then i spent over 2 months figureing out this design.it's a quit a bit of work making them i wouldn't make them for any less it's just not worth it.& ive put smiles on thousands of faces because this the only solution to this problem.every one that bought them thanks me for saving there truck.
washers don't work usually didn't on mine.far as the price it's a lot of work making these plus your paying for my knowledge in knowing how to make them.i wouldn't make them for anything less just wouldn't be worth it.
Has nothing to do with oil pressure it is caused by lifter sticking a fraction of a second and the rocker arm has nothing to keep it in place ( poor design) usually starts around 100,000 miles and most often on a cold start when motor has sat for a few days that lifter sticks for .01 second and it will pop off. But there is a cheaper way to do this if you are crafty I use a body clip and grind down the hole for the bolt to a large enough hole to allow movement and then grind and smooth all edges .this works great and I have ran mine for 2 years or better and have not lost one yet
And no this problem has nothing to do with clogged or dirty anything. These rocker arms are designed poorly and have no lip on them to keep them from coming off. All it takes is the lifter to stick a fraction of a second and your rocker arm will be sitting at the bottom of your head when you pull valve covers. Dodge knows this is a common problem with this motor and starts doing this at about 80,000 to 100,000 miles usually on a cold start when sitting for a bit. The oil dries up and when you crank it that lifter sticks for 00.01 second and it will happen
Anybody find these lockers yet? The guy said he’ll make them but isn’t answering and just ignoring my messages. Anybody found a alternative clip/lock for these? Any help would be appreciated i need it for my truck that been stuck
hello jim, ordered these from your website 2 months ago. had to cancel after. nothing sent. nobody answers phone or web. not sure but maybe jim has passed on? can anyone verify.
Hahaha I'm using concrete nail in the that little hole, my rocker arm is no more falling down. but my valve is bend so my car is still misfiring😢 and knocking
@@d4rk5tar97 yea I realized after the special tool came in the mail and didn't even fit how it was supposed to. Ended up trying his screwdriver trick and after 2 tries it popped right on.
Let's put this in perspective, you're spending $145 to save from spending $4000. When a rocker pops off and jams up a valve spring, bending the valve and you get to sit by the side of the road with a blown motor wishing you'd spent the $145............
@@jimhardisty9900 Actually I ended up putting a thin washer under each lifter to tighten the tolerances, cost me about $2 for all of them and haven't had another problem in 3 yrs. so yeah, they a a rip off.
Thanks Jim, own an 05 Dakota, doesn't have those although I've never had a problem width he rockers falling off. Just replaced all the lifters at 177K miles. Good stuff !
I actually used a body clip and ground it down to fit the rocker arm a little better but basically the same exact idea as yours. It works 100% I have been running mine for about 2 years with them and have not had one pop off yet.
Can you explain or send some pictures of the clip and how you made it fit? I’ve been trying to get a hold or this guy but he’s not answering. Any help would be appreciated
Love the tip. Thank you very much for that info. 👍🏻
Hey jim where did you buy those clips from. I need to fix my 4.7 and I need those clips ASAP THANKS FOR YOUR GOLD NUGGET REPAIR .
I need some
Thank you, Jim sure helps a lot
Hello Jim,
I just watched your video on rocker locks, I have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6.
Can you tell me where I can purchase them for all rockers on my vehicle?
I don't see a link on the U tube video I just watched, I am the 1st it looks like to give you a thumbs up.
Thank you,
Gary/Air Force Veteran
It would be interesting to know how to remove the rockers for service.
Jim are these still available. Can't seem to access the website
Any idea where I can find some of them
where do you get those retainers for rocker
Hey Jim.I like the idea ,,but how do you get it apart if you have to change a bad lifter?
never had to take them off yet. but i'm sure you could use a valve spring compressor.
You can pop them right out with a screw driver as long as you rotate the engine so the cam lobes are up on each rocker.
Do you have international shipping services I want one piece
Hey Jim I have altis 1.6 manual transmission 2012 model. Last week I put it in 4 gear and all of a sudden a very loud noise came and the engine died. I towed it to Toyota dealership where they checked the engine compression which was 0 in 3 cylinders. They took the tappet cover off and there were 7 rockers lying in the engine out of 16 rockers. I had put a cold air intake, 6 puck clutch, straight pipe and spark plugs which are all aftermarket things and not genuine. I did this to increase acceleration of my car. Can you tell why did the rockers fall and if I now race my car will they fall again? I have never experienced this before in any altis 1zr fe engine. Can you please help me?
Fantastic idea! well done. I'm all for making a profit but $192.00 for 16? kind of steep don't you think? A thin washer about .085 thick washer under each lifter will work too.
lol 2 years late but you dumb
@@deeppowhazylab He is not dumb. People do it and it works.
washers dont work i tried that first.then i spent over 2 months figureing out this design.it's a quit a bit of work making them i wouldn't make them for any less it's just not worth it.& ive put smiles on thousands of faces because this the only solution to this problem.every one that bought them thanks me for saving there truck.
washers don't work usually didn't on mine.far as the price it's a lot of work making these plus your paying for my knowledge in knowing how to make them.i wouldn't make them for anything less just wouldn't be worth it.
How do i buy a set for my 06 crown vick@@jimhardisty9900
Awesome
Those lifters work off oil pressure, if yours are falling off all the time I would be checking oil pressures
Has nothing to do with oil pressure it is caused by lifter sticking a fraction of a second and the rocker arm has nothing to keep it in place ( poor design) usually starts around 100,000 miles and most often on a cold start when motor has sat for a few days that lifter sticks for .01 second and it will pop off. But there is a cheaper way to do this if you are crafty I use a body clip and grind down the hole for the bolt to a large enough hole to allow movement and then grind and smooth all edges .this works great and I have ran mine for 2 years or better and have not lost one yet
@@user-pg9hk3dn8zdid you happen to document the process at all?
Why not just replace the failing lifters?
Dirty oil deposits plug the lash adjusters from lack of oil changes. Thus, making the rockers loose. you could clean them out? Change the oil?
And no this problem has nothing to do with clogged or dirty anything. These rocker arms are designed poorly and have no lip on them to keep them from coming off. All it takes is the lifter to stick a fraction of a second and your rocker arm will be sitting at the bottom of your head when you pull valve covers. Dodge knows this is a common problem with this motor and starts doing this at about 80,000 to 100,000 miles usually on a cold start when sitting for a bit. The oil dries up and when you crank it that lifter sticks for 00.01 second and it will happen
Anybody find these lockers yet? The guy said he’ll make them but isn’t answering and just ignoring my messages. Anybody found a alternative clip/lock for these? Any help would be appreciated i need it for my truck that been stuck
hello jim, ordered these from your website 2 months ago. had to cancel after. nothing sent. nobody answers phone or web. not sure but maybe jim has passed on? can anyone verify.
Hahaha I'm using concrete nail in the that little hole, my rocker arm is no more falling down. but my valve is bend so my car is still misfiring😢 and knocking
maybe the nail bent your valve sorry to here that.
Nice video
You popped that on with a screw driver in 2 seconds 😭😭😂 i just ordered a "special" tool for my ford 5.4 2valve.
some things come with time and practice kkk like his know-how
@@d4rk5tar97 yea I realized after the special tool came in the mail and didn't even fit how it was supposed to. Ended up trying his screwdriver trick and after 2 tries it popped right on.
Why would one of these fall off in the first place?
I think the valve is bend or poor springs. Mine was bend valve
Sticky valve guides
Where do you get those clips
rockerlocks.com
@@jimhardisty9900 will these work on my 4.6 2001 f150? The rocker arms are almost the same.
if the price was reasonable i might consider, but at over 200$ ill just get lifters and put 2 dollar washers under them
Where can we purches those rocker lockers
sorry so late getting back to you just checked messages go to rockerlocks.com any questions call me 816-274-2730 thanks jim.
Jim Hardisty l
rockerlocks.com
$145 plus shipping for 12 pieces of sheet metal? I'd say thats a ripoff in my book. I can get a whole set of rockers and lifters for $100.
Let's put this in perspective, you're spending $145 to save from spending $4000. When a rocker pops off and jams up a valve spring, bending the valve and you get to sit by the side of the road with a blown motor wishing you'd spent the $145............
yeh i know but that don't fix the problem these do.
@@jimhardisty9900 Actually I ended up putting a thin washer under each lifter to tighten the tolerances, cost me about $2 for all of them and haven't had another problem in 3 yrs. so yeah, they a a rip off.
yes you can but it don't fix the problem
Is only thing th8t will work!..
Jim your not to smart the valve seat comes out of the head so now the head is junk,4.7 &3.7 crap motors
That was stupid. What you're doing is on the opposite side of what we can see, and then you cover it with a RAG.