Colony lifter question
 

I have a set new Colony lifters that I got in a bundle of parts, the bases are just under one inch, it is my under standing that they should not be used as they self destroy and will also damage the cam.
So did Colony make a mistake with the dimension's or was there a time that they did work OK with some cams, I would like to sell them but would not want to cause an unsuspecting buyer to destroy there engine.if anyone wants to buy them knowing this could cause a problem then PM me.
Thanks Brian T.

Re: Colony lifter question
 

I would not use them for the reasons you state. Original lifters were bigger than 1" and the B lifters were bigger still. It's not worth taking the risk.

Re: Colony lifter question
 

I have a new set acquired similarly. They are ~1.125 in diameter, is that adequate for the Model B cam?

Re: Colony lifter question
 

I don't think so, see Vince's site http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/valv...comparison.htm

Bob

Re: Colony lifter question
 

1 1/8 is ok.
Under 1 inch is NOT ok.

Re: Colony lifter question
 

You mean like this?

Re: Colony lifter question
 

Yea that too small!:cool:

Re: Colony lifter question
 

That looks handy. You can pull it out through the top, no need
to remove the pan or cam. :D

Re: Colony lifter question
 

1.125 is adequate for a B cam.