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#30758 10/09/2002 12:06 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | It just took me a week to get lifters for my 250 (same as a small-block). When the parts store told me it would be while, I didn't believe them. They're being rationed. I found this on the web http://www.camcraftcams.com/Archives/monthlynews0602.htm So 2 of the 3 players are out of it. My machine shop tells me that all the machinery to make flat tappets is old and wearing out and nobody wants to invest in new machinery. This sounds a little odd? Is the machinery that specialized? Ken? Should we start hording lifters? I don't think they will make roller cams for a 216. Can anyone shed more light on this subject? | | |
#30759 10/09/2002 3:03 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | I just found out that Patrick's doesn't sell hydraulic lifters anymore. Neither does Jim Carter, Am. Classic, Langdon's, Chevy Duty, Golden State if I read their on-line catalogs right.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#30760 10/09/2002 6:14 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 59 | A few days ago I purchased a set of lifters at a local engine shop. He said I was lucky he had them on hand because the only way his suppliers are selling them now are with the purchase of a new cam - they won't sell the lifters separately.
Think I'll keep the ones I'm taking out - may be a market for them before long.
72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.
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#30761 10/09/2002 6:17 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 59 | Oh yeah, forgot - he sold me the lifters for $2.75 each but the ones he's getting now are over $5.00 each
72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.
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#30762 10/10/2002 1:52 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | All I've gotta say, is MAN I HATE PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE!!! :mad: :mad: Next, their gonna expect us all to give up old engines and drive trucks with (gasp) overhead cams! :rolleyes: Anybody who's driven a new F-150 knows that they have NOTHING off the line-leave the O.H.C. for sportscars-give me TORQUE in a truck! :p ...so what were we ranting about again?! :confused: Regards, Wannabe 
"Don't expect anything and you'll never be disappointed"
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