Quality lifters?
Quality lifters?
'79 FXEF 80":
I'm contemplating going back to hydraulic lifters. 1 of the 4 i took out when i changed to solids is bad so I'm thinking i should replace all four at the same time so i know what i got. Any opinions or recommendations on which ones?
Reading thru older threads, I saw Johnjzjz mention some have a hole in the top (that's what i have) and some do not. Can someone educate me on what this is about? What's the difference/purpose?
I'm contemplating going back to hydraulic lifters. 1 of the 4 i took out when i changed to solids is bad so I'm thinking i should replace all four at the same time so i know what i got. Any opinions or recommendations on which ones?
Reading thru older threads, I saw Johnjzjz mention some have a hole in the top (that's what i have) and some do not. Can someone educate me on what this is about? What's the difference/purpose?
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From: la la land jerzey
ok this is the deal - v twins book on line as a guest put the numbers in then tap the lifter body to bring page 2 then again page 3 or it will say more info
lifter bodys made in the USA are eastern 10-0504 retail $58,00 each
then the crane inserts for the lifters are made by S&S and are stupid expensive 10-0521 and $121, each
rowe are imported I have used them tiwan maybe 10-0333 and are $76. for the set of 4
no one else sells USA I have found in all the new 2020 books - jims is junk today just throw the money into the air and walk away
lifter bodys made in the USA are eastern 10-0504 retail $58,00 each
then the crane inserts for the lifters are made by S&S and are stupid expensive 10-0521 and $121, each
rowe are imported I have used them tiwan maybe 10-0333 and are $76. for the set of 4
no one else sells USA I have found in all the new 2020 books - jims is junk today just throw the money into the air and walk away
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ok this is the deal - v twins book on line as a guest put the numbers in then tap the lifter body to bring page 2 then again page 3 or it will say more info
lifter bodys made in the USA are eastern 10-0504 retail $58,00 each
then the crane inserts for the lifters are made by S&S and are stupid expensive 10-0521 and $121, each
rowe are imported I have used them tiwan maybe 10-0333 and are $76. for the set of 4
no one else sells USA I have found in all the new 2020 books - jims is junk today just throw the money into the air and walk away
lifter bodys made in the USA are eastern 10-0504 retail $58,00 each
then the crane inserts for the lifters are made by S&S and are stupid expensive 10-0521 and $121, each
rowe are imported I have used them tiwan maybe 10-0333 and are $76. for the set of 4
no one else sells USA I have found in all the new 2020 books - jims is junk today just throw the money into the air and walk away
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From: la la land jerzey
we have used them USA quality long lasting - did not know they made shovel stuff never seen it advertised any place
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S&S has these stock hydraulic style in standard and oversized.
https://www.sscycle.com/products/hyd...wins-standard/
I have Velva Touch in two different cone shovels. Great stuff. I have one set with shovel cam and one set with evo cam. Fast ramps and high lifts are not an issue. I absolutely abused the 96” with the velva touch. Both oil the top end through the pushrods and are very quiet.
I am running the s&s hydraulic conversion in my 66 with their 513 cam oiling the top end through the pushrods.
https://www.sscycle.com/products/hyd...lhead-engines/
I have not run the Vulcan works, but have a friend who has been running them on his shovels for years. I hear it is best to call them rather than rely on their e-commerce site.
https://secure.vulcanworks.net/store...ovelheads.html
https://www.sscycle.com/products/hyd...wins-standard/
I have Velva Touch in two different cone shovels. Great stuff. I have one set with shovel cam and one set with evo cam. Fast ramps and high lifts are not an issue. I absolutely abused the 96” with the velva touch. Both oil the top end through the pushrods and are very quiet.
I am running the s&s hydraulic conversion in my 66 with their 513 cam oiling the top end through the pushrods.
https://www.sscycle.com/products/hyd...lhead-engines/
I have not run the Vulcan works, but have a friend who has been running them on his shovels for years. I hear it is best to call them rather than rely on their e-commerce site.
https://secure.vulcanworks.net/store...ovelheads.html
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Your buddies site sucks to navigate through - you should tell him. I went to S&S and easily found the needed parts and prices for lifters only.
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Dave Bassford runs VelvaTouch by himself, probably because he's obsessed with perfection. He doesn't have a marketing department. Give him a call. Leave a message and he WILL call you back. Great guy.