Author Topic: Tom Telesco's Rocker Arms (Read 8011 times)

Mark Ascher · « **on:** July 20, 2009, 05:33:34 PM »

I just saw an endorsement for Tom's roller rockers in HOT ROD Magazine, Test and Tune section, page 109. Congratulations Tom!

Mark

telriv · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2009, 08:42:09 PM »

Thank you Mark!!! Getting many calls & questions. No sales yet, but it's all GOOD!!!!

Tom T.

Joe65SkylarkGS · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2009, 09:39:34 PM »

I guess people ain't ready to crack open their wallefs
yet.

Hopefully thing will change soon.

I'm still out of work. Their isn't enough jobs going on in the city yet.

wildcat65 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:00:59 AM »

I have my Telesco's on the 401 fro my '65 GS.
I cannot wait to fire it up in the car-its been
on the dyno april of '08-I got to get off my bum
and finish this

Chris · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:24:08 PM »

These will go on all three of my GS's that I intend on keeping for my long term collection.

Unfortunatly I'm not at the engine stage with any of the three cars and my money is being focused on other things like paint, wheels, weather stipping ec..

I'm not much of an "engine guy" so I'll probably end up farming out most of the work and simple have the engines rebuilt around the rockers (one engine at a time of couse as a winter project to ensure my car is around for summer cruising.

My plan is to bite the bullet and focus on the engines closer to the Spring / Fall of 2010 time frame.

Can't wait!!!!!

Chris

sjfd04 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 29, 2011, 11:33:59 AM »

I have decided to get a set of roller rockers, how do I get in touch with Tom Telesco?

Thanks, Tom

dsags · « **Reply #6 on:** November 29, 2011, 12:49:03 PM »

Tom Telesco
Classic and Muscle Automotive
465 Glenbrook Rd
Stamford, CT 06906-1820
Day Phone 203-324-6045 ET
NailHead Mini-Starters '53-'66
Adjustable Roller Tip Rocker Arms - All NailHeads

Chris · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2011, 12:44:31 PM »

Quote from: sjfd04 on November 29, 2011, 11:33:59 AM

I have decided to get a set of roller rockers, how do I get in touch with Tom Telesco?

Thanks, Tom

Did you order these yet and if so, do you mind telling us what you paid for them? Is there anything other than the rockers that you need when installing these?

The convertible has a tick at start-up that eventually goes away so I figure it's best now to replace the cam, timing set, lifters, push rods, rockers and maybe the oil pump this Spring.

Thanks,

Chris

sjfd04 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:04:43 PM »

Chris

Have not contacted Tom as of yet, going to wait until I finish paying for Xmas. Also considering looking at the TA set.

Tom

dsags · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2011, 02:11:54 PM »

Chris,

A dual quad setup might fix that. I'd try that first. If that doesn't work headers would be my next guess. Only as a last resort would I go with the items you mentioned.

Dan

Chris · « **Reply #10 on:** December 08, 2011, 08:24:08 PM »

Dan,

I thought you was going to suggest something like a louder stereo but I could see how a dual quad and header set would fix an engine tick on start-up.

Chris

dsags · « **Reply #11 on:** December 08, 2011, 10:07:12 PM »

Chris,

Not sure how bad the ticking is at start up but the nailheads have been known to have oiling issues. Not sure its worth the cost of all that you mentioned if its just a lifter that takes a bit of time to pump up. Hopefully someone more mechanically skilled than myself will chime in.

Dan

Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** December 08, 2011, 11:11:28 PM »

Dan,

I thought about just replacing the lifters, pushrods and rocker arms to make sure there is minimal lash in the upper end of the motor which can occur as the rocker tips wear down and lifters pick up gunk. I thought about replacing the oil pump with one of the modified oil pumps that helps addressing the oiling issues. If I recall, these are also sold by Tom and the holes are drilled out to deal with an alignment problem from the factory. I get really nervous driving a car going on fifty years old with what I'm sure is the original oil pump and I'm sure the screen has never been cleaned out.

The roller rockers, cam and timeing set are all wish list items that I'd add if money still permits. I also have a sagging coil on the rear drivers side that needs replaced, a crack in the dash ($600 - Just Dashes) and my rocker trim really needs a face lift (anyone have a really nice set for sale?).

Just a few touches to turn an already nice car into a really nice car. :)

Chris

dsags · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:25:45 AM »

Chris,

I have a 'driver quality' dash pad. No cracks, but no graining either. Already sprayed black. Priced right too.

Dan

WkillGS · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2011, 10:51:13 AM »

Quote from: Chris At 65GS on December 08, 2011, 11:11:28 PM

I also have a sagging coil on the rear drivers side that needs replaced,

Chris

For rear coils, I'm using Moog 6197 on my 66's. They're near stock height, maybe a touch higher, which works well if you have larger tires in the rear.
They're on sale at Amazon for only $35.65 a pair!!! Couple that with the free shipping option and it's a killer deal!
http://www.amazon.com/Moog-6197-Constant-Rate-Spring/dp/B000CONPEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323447826&sr=8-1

Another fix for a sag is to install some spacers such as big washers or metal plates between the coil spring and the mount on the rear.