It is my understanding that in 55' as before the full pressure 235's that were assembled w/ PG trannys were the only ones that had the oil galleys drilled for the hydraulic lifters. In 58' all engines were drilled for hydraulics. Therefore if your 55' had a standard tansmission as most did then you should continue the cam and lifters that it came with. I would point out however that in no circumstance should you put lifters from another engine with another cam. Lifters and cams should be replaced as a set.


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Dave
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