They are rocker arms that go under the valve covers and make the exhaust and intake valves open. They have small rollers that have little needle bearings in them that reduce engine friction and allow the valve train to work in a smoother maner with better performance.
1.5:1 with 3/8" trunions.
The impala ss LT1 did not come from the factory with roller rockers, they came with stamped steel rockers. If you are installing roller rockers in yours, the common advise is to go 1/2 turn after 0 lash, when the pushrod no longer moves up and down.
That would be the flat tappet cam in that engine.
It has adjustable rockers.
It has adjustable rockers.
How do I change from standard rockers an push rods to roler rockers
Not if you did it right the first time.
That's what should be on it.
yes
perhaps the rockers aren't adjusted properly.
YES like night and day.
they are either too loose or worn out