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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 09:35 AM
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So bottom line.
Can I run other lifters in these lifter blocks
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 11:57 AM
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providing the measurement specs are the same. lifters run a pretty close tolerance to the bore. also remember the oil feed has to line up to supply the lifter.
many types are out there.
 
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Contacted Rivera Primo.
No luck...they're out of the pushrod game.
All they have are left over stock Andrews pushrods.

Been trying for couple days to contact velvatouch.
The person at Rivera was wondering if velvatouch is even in business anymore.
Can anyone verify this?

If that's the case then these lifters and blocks are useless unless I go solids I think.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 02:14 PM
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Why did you take them out and apart??
To me those definitely look like Evo conversion lifters.. they should measure .842"... I can get you other lifter dimensions when I get home . Do you have 2 different length pushrods?? Intakes shorter than exhaust by about 1/4"??
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tinymike66
Contacted Rivera Primo.
No luck...they're out of the pushrod game.
All they have are left over stock Andrews pushrods.

Been trying for couple days to contact velvatouch.
The person at Rivera was wondering if velvatouch is even in business anymore.
Can anyone verify this?

If that's the case then these lifters and blocks are useless unless I go solids I think.
You never did say what is wrong with the lifters.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2024 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Why did you take them out and apart??
To me those definitely look like Evo conversion lifters.. they should measure .842"... I can get you other lifter dimensions when I get home . Do you have 2 different length pushrods?? Intakes shorter than exhaust by about 1/4"??
These were sold to me because I wanted the chrome lifter blocks. The lifters were in them
Wasn't until I was ready to install that I noticed the difference
Lifters secured by set screw.
No these are not set up for Evo oiling conversion
It's solid cup no oil hole.

Anyways...Dave From velvatouch called , he's a great guy to talk to. He's taking care of me.
We got it all sorted out.

Thank you everyone for amazing advice and feedback.



 
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