Re: Flathead Lifter Adjusting - "On the Bench"
GOSFAST SAID
It has to do with the very same reason why it's bad practice to anchor the guides "solid" in the guide bores, I've been asked many time over the years to do this procedure, I flat out refused. I had reservations about doing that procedure over 35 years ago? Never did a single one.
REALLY? Many of us serious and EXTREMELY long time Flathead builders have always locked the guides in the block bores myself been doing it for well over 30 years and counting. Now were going to learn why its not a good idea SERIOUSLY? Boy one thing I do know after pulling hundreds of flatheads apart with lots of miles on them for a rebuild for the guides are always stuck in the block bores. And for some reason these high mileage guides are still usable showing very little wear not to mention the lifters also look excellent and oh yea so dose the cam lobes now Im confused!
Ronnieroadster
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