Cam/Tappet compatibility

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by diomed

Thanks, I didn't even think of Egge. I'll give them a call.

Hey diomed,
Today , I went out to shed to measure the lifters that I used in my current B short block. The foot measured 1.289 diam. That would easily take worry of tooo small a lifter foot away..with any cam ! These early Chrysler (six cyl) lifters are single lock and easily adjusted. Two ways to use this lifter, which is 'FATTER' (bore diam) than stock A/B lifters. Either have the lifter machined to A or B lifter bore...or...buy a custom reamer and run it once thru your worn A/B lifter bore...then use the larger bore lifter as is.

Ok, there is a 'little' work involved , but the result is/was well worth the $,time and effort. There is a great machinist locally (Dan McEachern), who used to sell this bigfoot lifter until he ran out of stock. He will still machine these for you, if you have your own. Pete, here on the barn prepared my lifters for use with a cam that he grinds....then matched lifter/cam to work together ! Amazing how the lifter turns as it works in this antique B

Oh, got to give Kudos to a barn buddy here also, as he loaned me his special bore reamer....made for this particular job !!

Just saying that while you have your engine apart....that there are other options and choice is good, eh !