I read a lot of posts about Dove quality. I'm sure some of it is justified, but I think a lot is hearsay.
In the interest of full disclosure, I have a Dove 427 aluminum motor (block, high rise heads, valve train, dry sump system, water pump, timing cover, etc). I owe Dove nothing, but I am happy with my motor.
About Dove. Their website claims they are the worlds largest roller rocker manufacturer. (
www.doveengineparts.com) I don't know if it's true but Dove says so. They might be right. Have you noticed how many rockers are shaped just like the Dove rockers? I know that Comp's rockers are private label manufactured by Dove. All I am saying is before people knock their rockers, take a moment and Google all the patents Dove owns on rockers. I have heard people "diss" Dove rockers, yet praise Comp's rockers...go figure. According to Dove, they have been manufacturing roller rockers since 1978 under the the Dove brand and according to their website "many name brands".
I know I posted earlier having a problem with a cracked Dove rocker and I may go to another brand or I may not. I just think it is a good policy to only comment on manufacturer quality if one has first hand knowledge, not hearsay.
Don't know why I felt the need to post this...but it needs to be said.