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Brian T · 06-25-2013, 04:30 PM

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.

Jim Brierley · 06-25-2013, 07:35 PM

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.

Rich in Tucson · 06-25-2013, 08:32 PM

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

Bob C · 06-25-2013, 09:31 PM

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

Bob

Pete · 06-26-2013, 10:59 AM

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

TinCup · 06-26-2013, 04:44 PM

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You mean like this?

Mike V. Florida · 06-26-2013, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinCup

You mean like this?

Yea that too small!

Bob C · 06-26-2013, 06:17 PM

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

Jim Brierley · 06-27-2013, 08:28 AM

1.125 is adequate for a B cam.

06-25-2013, 04:30 PM	#1
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	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. __________________ Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

06-25-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	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.

06-25-2013, 08:32 PM	#3
Rich in Tucson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 374	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?

06-25-2013, 09:31 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Colony lifter question I don't think so, see Vince's site http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/valv...comparison.htm Bob

06-26-2013, 10:59 AM	#5
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Colony lifter question 1 1/8 is ok. Under 1 inch is NOT ok.

06-26-2013, 06:17 PM	#8
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Colony lifter question That looks handy. You can pull it out through the top, no need to remove the pan or cam.

06-27-2013, 08:28 AM	#9
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,251	Re: Colony lifter question 1.125 is adequate for a B cam.