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Old May 6, 2016 | 07:24 PM
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What lifers can you use and run stock push rods,don't want to run adjustable.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 08:06 PM
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What lifers can you use and run stock push rods,don't want to run adjustable.
Any of them.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 09:52 PM
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The base circle is different on the 222 cams. You will need +.030 push rods
HD# 18401-03.
 
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Old May 6, 2016 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bundy43
What lifers can you use and run stock push rods,don't want to run adjustable.
Depends on cam choice,cylinder length, head milling and head gasket used to determine what length push rods to buy.
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 09:14 PM
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All stock engine with 222 cams= +.030 push rods.
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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I know many have used chevy lifters but here is another take on it.
I ran across this video recently.

 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 07:21 AM
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Dang, I'll stick with S&S.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:02 AM
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Not saying you have to, but I did fork out the money for Woods new Alpha Series Lifters. they supposedly spray oil on the roller bearings in the lifter roller.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 10:11 AM
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WOW, this needs to be posted as a STICKY immediately.


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I know many have used chevy lifters but here is another take on it.
I ran across this video recently.

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Old May 12, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Definitely an eye opener and I was considering automotive lifters myself but have doubts now.
 
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