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Old 01-30-2024, 09:21 PM   #3
Barry Polley
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Default Re: Flat tappet lifter failure

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Originally Posted by Doug Hoven View Post
I find it humorous that even after 14 pages of arguing and complaining, some don't understand that if you want a roller cam, either build a car that came with one, or run Super Stock. A close friend often jokes with me that Stock Eliminator is going to morph into a class where engine rules will be as follows: Bore and Stroke, compression, cam lift, stock castings with no welding or epoxy. It's always a good laugh, but the sad part is that if this class does last long enough, I wouldn't be surprised at something like that happening. First it's "I can't get a flat tappet cam to live, let me run a roller." Next it will be "I can't get .8,.9,1,1.2mm rings and spacers for my approved pistons with all the grooves moved around, so you should let me run a piston designed for a thin ring." So on and so forth, until it becomes even more of a joke than what's allowed now.
I found the podcast to be very informative. It’s getting very hard to get quality metal and coatings. We are loosing venders ( bought up) then there goes the one on one handshake for parts.
I’m not pushing for rollers. I’m sure you understand that.
I have a small pile of flat tappet mechanical cams…not because they are damaged, because we found a better cam.
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