Hi All,
 
I recently picked up a 1600 Kent which is supposed to be a pretty stout little motor. The owner didn't really know that much though. Anyway long story short, I whipped the rocker cover off and it has what looks like aftermarket steel rocker posts. 
In what way do these benefit the engine? And at what point of a build should they be considered? Eg Mild to Wild?
 
Its also running double valve springs, would I assume a high a lift camshaft is installed all things being equal?
 
Sorry never really dabbled in the 1300/1600 side of things much.

 
Cheers,
Rhys
 
 

I used to dabble with the humble pushrodder some 20yrs ago.
 we used to stick in Datsun 1800B cranks, gemini pistons/valves, Yamaha valve springs, Duplex double row adj cam cogs and the old Kent cams Cosworth A8 cam grind ! Engine size was about 1800cc .
 The reason for that set of blocks holding the rail down is because at many revs(8000+) the std cast blocks tend to flex/break in extreme cases. Roller rockers were/are avail too but we used to replace the springs that separate the rockers with machined bronze tubes to reduce friction  .
 Bit of overkill for street use though !!

Cheers Marty,
Looks like I might have to put it on the engine stand and have have a better look.
 
Rhys

They also bring the rockers back to correct height and angle when using a high lift cam. You can also get solid spacers to replace the springs to stop the rockers walking.
The inside looks pretty clean compared to the outside, looks like it has been cared for.

All good pushrods look like that, on the outside