Since it is going in a 53 1-ton, speed is obviously not a big concern to me. I just want a solid, dependable engine. As far as solid/hydraulic lifters, the engine came out of a car and had hydraulic lifters in it, and I am planing on putting hydraulics back. I don't know how much difference it makes in power (if any) but I like the convenience of hydraulics. Is there a specific reason to go with solids?
Tim
I am currently digging back in to a 1953 3800 (one ton) with a nine foot bed. I've owned it since 1979, and drove it until 1982 (or so). My wife got me involved in restoring it back in 2002, got the body removed and the frame redone, then things came up. Now I am retired and starting again. If anyone is interested I have photos on Imagur (
https://timwhiteblues.imgur.com/ ). I live way back in the woods in the Ozarks on 40 acres at the end of a 2 1/2 mile private road.
Tim
