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KAAMA

02-17-2009 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff (Post 2802306)

I would not reuse the lifters with that many hours on them. A broken lifter can trash the entire engine. If you go to a larger cam, I don't think you'll be able to use the GM roller lifters anyway.

Yeah to what Griff said! Start/Rebuild with new lifters!

rssteiny

02-17-2009 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff (Post 2802306)

I would not reuse the lifters with that many hours on them. A broken lifter can trash the entire engine. If you go to a larger cam, I don't think you'll be able to use the GM roller lifters anyway.

OK thanks again griff, i will replace cams, lifters, chains & gears, heads i will cut, new valves, springs ,guides ,locks retainers, seals and all new gaskets. what about my gold crane rockers ??? and push rods.

Griff

02-18-2009 12:48 AM

I would probably reuse the rockers after inspecting them very well. They shouldn't have any lubrication issues with the way the engines were maintained. Also, the risk is not nearly as high if a rocker goes bad compared to a lifter.

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