Weren't there rumors of Chinese made knockoff Morel lifters making the rounds a while back? Sonic30, any chance these are what ended up in the motor? If someone has found a set that are definitely knockoffs, it would be good to have some pictures of them so we would know what to look out for.

I'll be at boat tomorrow, I can pull some. What characteristics would tell me if they are knockoffs?!? Besides measuring diameter of body to see if they are consistent.

Cstraub mentioned this...but he enjoyed making 'inside information' public too, if you know what I mean...ie: close buddies/partners with top 'guys.'

I don't know if he was right or wrong, but I'd consider the source (not trustworthy) and do some homework on that first. And BTW: he has supplied Chinese companies with parts, and sold their parts, so don't buy into his American Pride.

If they are labeled PBM, have the .750 fork style lifter wheel, i think its a pretty safe bet, they are morels. Morel made 3 versions. The street lifter, with an encapsulated .700 wheel, a race version with 8620 .750 tool steel body, and Hi-RPM version with 8620 .750 tool steel body.

MT - I believe the street lifter has a cast body. I'll try to find that info .

It does I believe too.

Doesn't the street lifter have the smaller wheel that is enclosed by the lifter body?

oops - never mind - went back and looked at MT's earlier post.