Which lifter would you use?
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Which lifter would you use?
Installing a rebuilder melling flat tapped in a small chevy. Melling says to use their anti pump lifter but im tempted to go with the regular ac delco thats more expensive, for quality concerns. Heres the list:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/se ... 01/4442320
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/se ... 01/4442320
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
I wouldn't use that cam but I like the Delphi's with the hardened foot.
Re: Which lifter would you use?
The ac delcos = delphi, right?Lizardracing wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:12 pm I wouldn't use that cam but I like the Delphi's with the hardened foot.
Which lifter would you use?
Who sells the stellite bottomed flat tappet solid Chevy lifters?
Are they still around and can they be used with all the solid flat tappet cams being sold nowadays?
Isky used to sell, maybe still does, a, "chilled iron", flat tappet solid lifter but I think they had to be used with their hard-face overlay cams??
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Are they still around and can they be used with all the solid flat tappet cams being sold nowadays?
Isky used to sell, maybe still does, a, "chilled iron", flat tappet solid lifter but I think they had to be used with their hard-face overlay cams??
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
The Delphi JB817 lifter with the tool steel face is an excellent lifter. Shimmed to .015 travel, I've run them to 7,300 with zero issues. They looked like new when they came out. Be aware they are discontinued so don't blink if you find a set.
Bullet Cams used to stock them as modified by Cliff Sherman...might want to give them a call.
Crower's 66000X3's are another one to look at if you can't find the Delphis.
Re: Which lifter would you use?
Pretty sure Summit sells the Stellite foot lifters. They did for Pontiacs.
Re: Which lifter would you use?
Might check with PBM. They have a similar lifter
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
Honestly, unless it's a rules required build that dictates flat tappets, I wouldn't run anything other than a roller cam, solid or hydraulic....
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
That Melling 22301 grind is ancient tech. Nothing "wrong" but you can do much better.Bwh998 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:55 pm Installing a rebuilder melling flat tapped in a small chevy. Melling says to use their anti pump lifter but im tempted to go with the regular ac delco thats more expensive, for quality concerns. Heres the list:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/se ... 01/4442320
Oreilly's published specs for 22301 = gross error.
Re: Which lifter would you use?
True, but that's not his question.Coloradoracer wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:20 amHonestly, unless it's a rules required build that dictates flat tappets, I wouldn't run anything other than a roller cam, solid or hydraulic....
Re: Which lifter would you use?
I messed up there. I meant to post a link to the list of lifters i was looking at. The ac delcos vs the mellings. Thats not even the cam i went with, this is just to get the vehicle running so i can move it between my garage and my shop to finish some chassis stuff.rebelyell wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:48 amThat Melling 22301 grind is ancient tech. Nothing "wrong" but you can do much better.Bwh998 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:55 pm Installing a rebuilder melling flat tapped in a small chevy. Melling says to use their anti pump lifter but im tempted to go with the regular ac delco thats more expensive, for quality concerns. Heres the list:
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/se ... 01/4442320
Oreilly's published specs for 22301 = gross error.
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
Agreed 100% and a solid roller will be installed at the same time buy heads and an intake for it. I just need the truck running and moveable to finish some chassis stuff.Coloradoracer wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:20 am Honestly, unless it's a rules required build that dictates flat tappets, I wouldn't run anything other than a roller cam, solid or hydraulic....
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
I kinda did answer the question in an off the cuff kind of way....I wouldn't even waste the money on the flat tappets at all....but for what he's gonna do I'd get the cheapest ones I could.
Other option is get the engine done the way you want it then put it in and finish chassis work....just leave dress up stuff off until the other is done.....that's my approach....
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
The melling lifters showed up and pretty much answered my question. Looks like ill be using the delcos, they should be here in a day or two. (Hard to see in picture but they have a layer of dirt and grit covering them)
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Re: Which lifter would you use?
thought the delphis arent as hard as the ones that were discontinued by GM?
The originals go for a ton if you can find them
The originals go for a ton if you can find them