My 235, 1955 engine has solid lifters and they and don’t have a hole on the side like those advertised, why? Can install those new ones that have the hole on the side of lifter body?
Last edited by TexasA&M48Truck; 09/23/20264:57 PM. Reason: Added details
If you think you'd be more comfortable with a hole- - - - -drill one. The lifter won't care. Just put it near the bottom so oil can't be trapped in the hollow lifter body. That's the reason for the hole in the lifters you're seeing in the ads. If you're installing a new cam and lifters, don't trash the old parts. Both the cam and lifters can be reconditioned. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
I’m not contemplating adding a hole to my solid lifters. I’m concerned that if all of my lifters do not pass dimensional verification would be ok to install those sold by lets say Summit. Looks like my type lifters aren’t available. Furthermore, would it be ok to mix my type lifters with those that have that hole? Anyway what’s the reason for the hole?
Last edited by TexasA&M48Truck; 09/23/202610:51 PM. Reason: Correction
Like I already said- - - -the hole is to prevent oil from getting trapped inside the hollow body of the lifter. What brand of camshaft are you installing? Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Be sure to do a very thorough check on the condition of the cam lobes with a degree wheel and a dial indicator- - - - -if the lifters are showing any measurable amount of wear, the cam lobes will be worn also. Schneider Cams in San Diego regrinds stovebolt cams, but a Melling CCS-1 cam is a really good option if you decide to go with a new cam. It's slightly better than the 261 engine cam that was also used in the 6 cylinder Corvette, without a creating a lumpy idle and bad intake manifold vacuum. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Have been where you're at. Put a stright edge across the lifter to cam surface on the lifter, If concave, like mine, you'll be headed in a differnt direction. If convex, things may be OK. Hope it works out!
1954 3600 Stakebed non-original engine out of a '55 passenger car with powerglide
