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Old 09-25-2014, 06:28 AM   #101
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Another note: Didn't Johnson also offer longer hollow adjustables for reground cam applications? I thought I recall seeing a set or two sale a few years back.

Does anyone recall these ever being offered?
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Old 09-25-2014, 08:51 AM   #102
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I think Bruce mentioned that they had some with a thicker head on the tapet adjuster screw.
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Old 09-25-2014, 08:52 AM   #103
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Yes, there are "tall" Johnsons. However, the difference is only the screw hex is taller, not the body of the lifter.
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Old 09-25-2014, 07:46 PM   #104
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Are the lifters Flathead Jack sells any good?, or do they all come from the same manufacture?
I've asked that question, also got no response. I have a set I'm going to try, they look very nicely made and test in the high 50s Rc in the hardness tester. I think Flatattack has them also, they might be made in Australia.
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Old 09-25-2014, 07:57 PM   #105
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This motor is going to be pretty peppy so I just that because I had these solid adjustables, perhaps I should consider lightening them.
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Old 10-22-2014, 03:53 PM   #106
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Here are some NOS original Johnson's that showed up on that auction site........any comments ?
I just bought a set of these. I have a friend that owns a machine shop & he has a Rockwell hardness tester. I would like to have them tested.
Question is, does the bottom of the lifter have to be tested, or can the side near the bottom get tested?
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Old 10-22-2014, 03:58 PM   #107
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I just bought a set of these. I have a friend that owns a machine shop & he has a Rockwell hardness tester. I would like to have them tested.
Question is, does the bottom of the lifter have to be tested, or can the side near the bottom get tested?
Bottom.
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Old 10-22-2014, 04:00 PM   #108
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Thank you, I'll post the results as soon as I know!
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Old 10-22-2014, 05:30 PM   #109
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Now after you test the Bottom, make sure you remove the high spot with some 600 paper.
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Old 10-22-2014, 05:39 PM   #110
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Ok will do! What kinda numbers should I be looking for?
Should I have the adjustment bolt tested also?
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Old 10-22-2014, 07:34 PM   #111
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Ok will do! What kinda numbers should I be looking for?
Should I have the adjustment bolt tested also?
The screw isn't too critical.
Bottom should Rockwell at least 55.
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Old 10-23-2014, 03:19 AM   #112
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Ok still on topic, but re the Flatattack lifters, does mike Davidson still have the tooling for these , maybe some enterprising. Flat header could step up to the plate and make some quality lifters on the flat attack profiles.
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Old 10-23-2014, 09:56 AM   #113
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Well I just came back from the machine shop & I have to say I'm very disappointed with the results.
1st one read 45.7
2nd 39.8
I stopped there.
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Old 10-23-2014, 10:16 AM   #114
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So these NOS lifters that are being sold on Ebay are New Old Stock junk? I thought it seemed too good to be true.
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Old 10-23-2014, 12:11 PM   #115
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Check an old johnson for a reference.
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Old 10-23-2014, 12:12 PM   #116
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Check an old johnson for a reference.
I do; several times a day. Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Old 10-23-2014, 01:44 PM   #117
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Red's Headers are claiming "Rockwell Hardness of 55-58" on theirs:
Lifters - New Johnson Style Hollow Adjustable

$215.00

Like the Hollow Johnsons style we have known and loved...but BETTER! With a thicker head on the adjusting screw for easier wrenching. Lightweight (80g) for less wear.

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Old 10-23-2014, 02:30 PM   #118
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I do; several times a day. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Good one!!!!

Does anyone have one to check or know what the numbers should be before I go back to the ebay guy for a refund??
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Old 10-24-2014, 02:18 PM   #119
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I was told that a good lifter should test at least 60Rc. Drake's claim 62
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Old 10-25-2014, 08:24 PM   #120
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Silly question, How do they harden those lifters? Is it material or heat treating?

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