Adjustable or Non Adjustable Lifters ?

[1934calkid]

it looks like the Johnson company sells to comp cams http://www.compperformancegroupstore...&Category_Code=

[Pete]

Originally Posted by 1934calkid

it looks like the Johnson company sells to comp cams http://www.compperformancegroupstore...&Category_Code=

The description was obviously written by someone that had zero knowledge
about the parts.

[Ross F-1]

Look at the weight (102g), those are sure not hollow.

[alchemy]

Originally Posted by 1934calkid

it looks like the Johnson company sells to comp cams http://www.compperformancegroupstore...&Category_Code=

Where does it say these are the Hylift-Johnson lifters? Are there any other suppliers of the Hylift-Johnson lifters?

[1934calkid]

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Re: Adjustable or Non Adjustable Lifters ?
We still use and sell the Johnson tappets. To the best of my knowledge they are still the same and manufactured in the U.S. You can contact them at (800) 441-1400 if you have any questions?

The company is now owned by Topline Automotive and like I say above, is still mfg their product here under the name "HyLift-Johnson". We haven't had a single "bad" piece since "day-one"!!

The single drawback is they are NOT the lightweight lifters. So far they've posed no problems with a bunch of builds. The ride in my link below probably has 40,000 or so miles on it by now??

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. I am familiar with the (now) owner and he is a stand-up guy. I would just add, none of the adjusting screws should be "loose", but if the blocks are pre-drilled for the adjustable lifters there should not be any issues "holding" them during adjusting.
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[HP Hunter]

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Originally Posted by Pete

The description was obviously written by someone that had zero knowledge
about the parts.

Where is the problem with the description?

Just wondering. There is a footnote in the add, also kinda expensive though

Harry

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by HP Hunter

Where is the problem with the description?

Just wondering. There is a footnote in the add, also kinda expensive though

Harry

It is a rewrite for a hydraulic and/or solid push rod lifter and wasn't corrected properly for a flathead lifter.

[HP Hunter]

Originally Posted by JSeery

It is a rewrite for a hydraulic and/or solid push rod lifter and wasn't corrected properly for a flathead lifter.

That's why I pointed out the footnote: (Product Representation: Actual part may vary based on configuration ordered.)

Harry

[1934calkid]

Here is a picture that comp cams sent me, says that they are made in Michigan....

[jrvariel48]

Originally Posted by GOSFAST

We still use and sell the Johnson tappets. To the best of my knowledge they are still the same and manufactured in the U.S. You can contact them at (800) 441-1400 if you have any questions?

The company is now owned by Topline Automotive and like I say above, is still mfg their product here under the name "HyLift-Johnson". We haven't had a single "bad" piece since "day-one"!!

The single drawback is they are NOT the lightweight lifters. So far they've posed no problems with a bunch of builds. The ride in my link below probably has 40,000 or so miles on it by now??

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. I am familiar with the (now) owner and he is a stand-up guy. I would just add, none of the adjusting screws should be "loose", but if the blocks are pre-drilled for the adjustable lifters there should not be any issues "holding" them during adjusting.

Gary, have you used them in any blown motors?
Thanks, Joe

[Ross F-1]

Originally Posted by 1934calkid

Here is a picture that comp cams sent me, says that they are made in Michigan....

I have some just like that, made in MI, under the Sealed Power brand label. Rock Auto was selling them.

[GOSFAST]

Originally Posted by jrvariel48

Gary, have you used them in any blown motors?
Thanks, Joe

Have done a few units with the blower setup and the Johnson's, no problems!

Originally Posted by Ross F-1

I have some just like that, made in MI, under the Sealed Power brand label. Rock Auto was selling them.

Hi Ross, at one point in time Sealed Power "owned" the Johnson tappet line! Crane cams also had control of them for short period along with Wolverine Gear (the Blue-Racer line) in Osseo, Mi.

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Like I stated above we still use and sell the Johnson tappets, they are a quality piece. We also are a W/D for Comp Cams.

[JWL]

You are talking about Sealed Power AT 770 tappets which have always been available. They seem to work just fine in any "street" application. Not for competition engines.

[1934calkid]

Here are some NOS original Johnson's that showed up on that auction site........any comments ?

[Russ/40]

I've never seen that kind of finish on a lifter surface before. What gives?

[1934calkid]

Can Bruce Lancaster chime in or maybe Pete Ron or Walt ????

[Ross F-1]

I bought mine from that guy (Clewwho40). He seems to have a never-ending supply of "NOS" Johnson's. I grilled him before I bought, he maintains they are new, never used, and not just reconditioned. They certainly appeared to be brand new. The "finish" is a photo thing, they came with a normal smooth finish. (I think it is rows of fluorescent lights in the ceiling). I've had no problems, they hold a setting. It's just kind of strange that he has so many, I bought mine from him 5 years ago.

PS they came in a Johnson box with the Johnson tools

[Terry,OH]

The old Johnsons I have seen have a thick head adjustment bolt.

[Bruce Lancaster]

I've never seen anything like the pattern in photo, and I would suspect that it must be a photo artifact of reflection from something actually minute...?
They certainly look right, hollow with slots, but I'd have to dig in the basement for known oldies to compare in detail. I think there have been at least two recent hollow offerings, and I have no idea about appearance or quality of those.
They look nice...as with all above, an ongoing supply seems very odd. They have been scarce for decades with nothing but the solid ones easily available for a long time.

[1934calkid]

Bruce Lancaster should be on Jeopardy ! I bet he would give Ken Jennings a run for his money ! LOL.......