Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out?

Kevin Panzino · 05-22-2016, 10:20 PM

Please disregard title. These are NOT the Elite Race Series, that was an error on my part.

Anyone else had their Comp Sportsman Series lifter axles walk out? There are no 'C' clips on the this series axles, there is a "permantently" peened over ring on each end to keep the axle in. Well on 3 out of 16, the peened ring is gone, and the axles had walked out damaging the lifter bores

Anyone else had this problem?

Denny Steward · 05-23-2016, 06:49 PM

Kevin check these lifters out you won't be sorry.

stewardperformance.com

1320racer · 05-24-2016, 09:50 AM

have never, would never use comp roller lifters in my motors. Too many reports of their lifters failing over many, many years and for the same reason, ears spreading/axles walking, regardless whether, sportsman, endure-x. IMO and many other racers as well engine builders, Crower Severe Duty are the benchmark. I also don't believe in rebuilding lifters, they are a disposable component.

Lenny5160 · 05-24-2016, 10:14 AM

I've tried one set of Comp lifters in 20+ years of racing. This was roughly 5 years ago. I didn't have the problem you are describing, but nonetheless it was a bad choice.

Went back to the trusty Crowers at that time; now running Isky bushed lifters.

buzzinhalfdozen · 05-24-2016, 10:32 AM

I must be doing something wrong, been running Comp lifters for years...zero failures. Near 400 on the seat and 10,000 RPM. These are Ford and .904 sizes so maybe the bigger size helps.

Tom Goldman · 05-24-2016, 12:37 PM

I have to agree with Joe ,I've been using them for years also with no failures of either their Sportsman or Elite lifters.
I also run 390# on the seat at over 8000 rpm.
Years ago one of Crowers techs told me that most lifter failures not caused by poor maintenance ,ie spring pressure or lash, were due to lateral loading of the bearing caused by the lifter bore not being perpendicular to the cam ,even after being bushed .
Try taking a new lifter ,coat the lobe with Prussian Blue and run the engine thru a few rotations with your normal spring pressure .
You might be surprised by the contact pattern left behind. PS this only works with a new lifter.
That being said if you don't like the current flavor try another , Denny makes a good product .

05-22-2016, 10:20 PM	#1
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 578 Likes: 298 Liked 759 Times in 139 Posts	Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? Please disregard title. These are NOT the Elite Race Series, that was an error on my part. Anyone else had their Comp Sportsman Series lifter axles walk out? There are no 'C' clips on the this series axles, there is a "permantently" peened over ring on each end to keep the axle in. Well on 3 out of 16, the peened ring is gone, and the axles had walked out damaging the lifter bores Anyone else had this problem? Last edited by Kevin Panzino; 05-22-2016 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Incorrect Part Name

05-23-2016, 06:49 PM	#2
Denny Steward Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: PORT ORANGE FL Posts: 284 Likes: 414 Liked 131 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? Kevin check these lifters out you won't be sorry. stewardperformance.com __________________ Denny Steward GT/JA 246

05-24-2016, 09:50 AM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? have never, would never use comp roller lifters in my motors. Too many reports of their lifters failing over many, many years and for the same reason, ears spreading/axles walking, regardless whether, sportsman, endure-x. IMO and many other racers as well engine builders, Crower Severe Duty are the benchmark. I also don't believe in rebuilding lifters, they are a disposable component. Last edited by 1320racer; 05-24-2016 at 09:52 AM.

05-24-2016, 10:14 AM	#4
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? I've tried one set of Comp lifters in 20+ years of racing. This was roughly 5 years ago. I didn't have the problem you are describing, but nonetheless it was a bad choice. Went back to the trusty Crowers at that time; now running Isky bushed lifters. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

05-24-2016, 10:32 AM	#5
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? I must be doing something wrong, been running Comp lifters for years...zero failures. Near 400 on the seat and 10,000 RPM. These are Ford and .904 sizes so maybe the bigger size helps. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

05-24-2016, 12:37 PM	#6
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 893 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Comp Elite Race Series Lifter Axles walking out? I have to agree with Joe ,I've been using them for years also with no failures of either their Sportsman or Elite lifters. I also run 390# on the seat at over 8000 rpm. Years ago one of Crowers techs told me that most lifter failures not caused by poor maintenance ,ie spring pressure or lash, were due to lateral loading of the bearing caused by the lifter bore not being perpendicular to the cam ,even after being bushed . Try taking a new lifter ,coat the lobe with Prussian Blue and run the engine thru a few rotations with your normal spring pressure . You might be surprised by the contact pattern left behind. PS this only works with a new lifter. That being said if you don't like the current flavor try another , Denny makes a good product . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK