To replace the wicks in mine, I got the new style rocker arms and shaft and didn't worry about it. Before that I bought new wicks and bushings and the bushings were too small to go on the shaft. They were made like a main bearing with babbitt lining on a steel shell and couldn't be burnished or reamed to size without ruining the babbitt. In other words, it was a waste of money. Just something for you to keep in mind if you need bushings too.

The manual says to pull the wicks through (from inside out) with a wire until the end is 1/8&quot; past the back of the valve button and then press the 1/8&quot; back down against the back of the button. I am thinking that the wicks come the correct length. See if you can get the tail end pressed into the slot on the inside. If not, then you might need to trim a little off.