440 can I reuse rockers with a new shaft?

[DusterDale]

Hi all, Still digging into this 440 and was wondering if I can use the existing rockers on a new shaft or would I want new rockers also... I have a small pitting on the shaft at the rocker arm but the rocker arm itself looks good and smooth. Polish it out maybe?

Thanks,
Dale

 

[DusterDale]

Here is the pitting on the shaft and the rocker that rides on that spot...

 

[hotrod360andy]

Not uncommon to have pitting on the shafts when shafts were brand new back then. Quality control back then and manufacturing practices allowed this and deemed it acceptable. Mine have pitting too and work fine.

 

[DusterDale]

Thanks Andy!