Re-using Used Lifters on Another Cam

RustyRatRod said

I know, right? Just because you have done something in the past, doesn't make it right. It means you got lucky. Lifters just don't cost that much. I admit, the way we are right now, I'd have to save up a minute, but no way would I take a chance on using used lifters. I Caint believe this discussion still has people somewhat endorsing it. What is it Ron White says? "You caint fix stupid"

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Or it means you had a problem and never knew it. Just because you think its ok doesnt mean everything is really ok! I had a 318 that ran "fine" I went to change the valve cover gaskets and found a broken rocker and a bent push rod that cylinder was completely gone it had been running on 7ish cylinders for God know how long. It never made a noise or anything. So i can see it to be possible to run a cam with used lifters and get a flat cam on one lobe or 3 and never know it and run it that way. I guess you would find out when you changed your oil tho. Maybe lol