Question on Small block Roller lifters.
Stock 318 roller lifters are 2 5/8" roller to top end.
Stock 318 roller pushrods are 6 3/4" ball end to ball end.
Stock 302 head 318 application.
I would say at 8"s, something is very very wrong.
Yes I did read your post...
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