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    spd691 replied to the thread Do I need a solid lifter?.
    I took out the spring and check valve found a spacer that fit right in perfectly. Working it now.
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    spd691 replied to the thread Do I need a solid lifter?.
    I agree its easy. just need to be super careful with the check valve and CLEAN.
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    spd691 replied to the thread Do I need a solid lifter?.
    I am confused as to how that tool would help my situation with regard to checking valve to piston clearance and pushrod length I can...
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    spd691 replied to the thread Do I need a solid lifter?.
    Yea. I think I will give that a shot. I really didnt want to disassemble the lifter but I think I will.
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    spd691 reacted to Ted265's post in the thread Do I need a solid lifter? with
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    You could pull one of your hydraulic lifters apart and shim it solid for your checks
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    spd691 replied to the thread Do I need a solid lifter?.
    I have them. I still need a firm lifter for accurate lift. Yes, I could use a dial indicator on the retainer, but still need accurate lift.
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    spd691 reacted to Dan the man's post in the thread Do I need a solid lifter? with
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    Ask your machine shop to loan you a lifter. That's what I did when I checked my pushrod length in a 302 that I did years ago. I wouldn't...
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    spd691 posted the thread Do I need a solid lifter? in Small Block Mopar Engine.
    Need more help here. I'm installing a Howards hydraulic Ratter cam in my 340. I need to check my valve to piston clearance and get my...
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    spd691 replied to the thread CAM HELP NEEDED!.
    That's Mahle I have. It supposed to be .040.
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    spd691 replied to the thread CAM HELP NEEDED!.
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    spd691 replied to the thread CAM HELP NEEDED!.
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    spd691 replied to the thread CAM HELP NEEDED!.
    Running 2316 forged pistons on H beams. I have a set of Mahle head gaskets that are supposed to be .040 thick but I don't know how much...
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    spd691 replied to the thread CAM HELP NEEDED!.
    Nobody had what I was after. Need to get this thing together so I settled for this Camshaft Series:  Rattler Year:  1964 - 2003 Make...
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    spd691 reacted to RustyRatRod's post in the thread CAM HELP NEEDED! with
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    I like Howards grinds. They are more apt to work well in Mopars since they are ground with more lift compared to some other brands.
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    spd691 reacted to Icetech's post in the thread CAM HELP NEEDED! with
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    I have a rattler (roller though) in mine and so far i'm happy (haven't driven yet,but sounds good) The thing i like bout howards is that...
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