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09-29-2019, 02:27 AM | #1 |
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8BA stock lifters
I’m on the lookout in the UK for a set of stock lightweight lifters for an 8BA.
As a back up plan, who makes/supplies good quality new ones? Thanks Kev |
09-29-2019, 07:31 AM | #2 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
I got an NOS set from "SouthSide Obsolete" ("barnfind08" on here) a couple of years ago.
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09-29-2019, 07:43 AM | #3 |
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09-29-2019, 07:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
This company advertises USA made lifters:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-8BA-59...-/382492499859 Don't know anything about them/never used them. OUR Physical/mailing address Crank Grinding & Machine Inc. (DBA) CGM Motorsports 8211 Cloverleaf Drive Millersville, Maryland 21108 Telephone: 410-766-SHOP(7467)
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09-29-2019, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
Those would be adjustable types. Ford never used the adjustable type in production. Folks out in the field liked the adjustables so a lot of NOS original non adjustables set on the parts shelves for many years. They still show up on flea-pay now and then.
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09-29-2019, 11:02 AM | #6 | |
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That is true but the flea bay ones in that link are current production at topline. Look at the packaging. R |
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09-29-2019, 11:26 AM | #7 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
How risky would it be to install previously used Ford OEM non-adjustable hollow lifters?
Is there a way of telling if they are too worn out to keep using? Should they be flat across the bottom, concave or convex? Can they be used ONLY with the original Ford cam that came with the engine at time of original factory engine assembly? Or, can used lifters be used with another used cam? Just curious. |
09-29-2019, 11:52 AM | #8 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
Ford lifters should be flat.
If you surface the lifters they can be reused on a new cam as long as they aren´t worn to the point they are loosing their strength...or get to short from adjustment point of view... I probably have a set of lifters here in Sweden. |
09-29-2019, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
Don't forget, they come in two lengths. the mid 51 Tru 53 are longer
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09-29-2019, 02:21 PM | #10 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
The stock lifter is convex on the base. A used lifter can often be resurfaced and provide a new lifetime of service.
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09-29-2019, 03:29 PM | #11 | |
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it is a recipe for disaster. 2- See #1. 3- They should be convex. Originals were spherical. Modern ones are tapered. The cam lobe is tapered to match. This is to make the lifter rotate for minimum wear. 4- After reconditioning, they can be used anywhere but should NOT be used on a used cam. 5- See #1. |
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09-30-2019, 09:04 AM | #12 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
Thank you all for the very helpful replies. Bottom line is don't use used lifters.
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09-30-2019, 09:11 AM | #13 | |
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09-30-2019, 09:17 AM | #14 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
It's not a good idea, However, I've done it many timesand so far got away f\with it. I only us 45/50 Lbs of spring pressure and these are street d riven engines. But it's a crap shoot!!!
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09-30-2019, 11:30 AM | #15 |
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Re: 8BA stock lifters
Is the 239 V8 flat head a better performer than 255 CID
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09-30-2019, 11:43 AM | #16 |
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09-30-2019, 12:26 PM | #17 |
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The 255 would have more torque which is good for a street engine.
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