[Robert C.]

quote]Isky 0.150 offset small block Chevy lifter[/quote]



I have talk to Steve in length about this. If he would have used Isky Big Block Chevy Lifter with a .300 taller location lift bar he would not have this problem. But Steve wanted to use his used lifters and cam on this build to save money. Most of this is engine prepping is (engine prep 101) that finds problem like this.



The lifter boss is raised to make use of the cheaper and better lifters that are out there. The block is designed to use stock lifters too and it is the builder’s choice of an aftermarket product. In doing so you the builder may have to change the design of a product to make their choice of that aftermarket part work. We can not be held to making every aftermarket part fit every block. The block does have more metal in places to beef up the lifter valley and there at times when a builder may need to grind a little here and there to make parts fit. It could be that Isky is not the best choice of lifter to suite this application. This has not been a problem on any other build that I know about.

Steve has been great in keeping me informed daily on ever part of his build. I feel that I am there with him. Steve and I and Bill Ceralli have been on the phone comparing notes. Most engine builders out there expect to do a little grinding here and there. Steve has maybe had a little more then normal. We have offered Steve many times compensation for his builders extra time and he was kind enough to turn it down. With Steve’s help we will have a things to do list for everybody to check a see what may need to be done to his or her block. Steve is a great guy to give us his valuable time to helping everyone understand that building a motor may be a bit more then just bolting parts on a motor. .



That part of racing.



Steve I will be in New York City Thursday thru Sunday, feel free to call my cell.