[Larry Navarro]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Larry, why don't you like the concept and theory of the solid or hydraulic roller cam and lifter?
You run roller rockers and a roller timing chain right? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Ken, I NEVER said I didn't like the concept and theory! Comparing roller rockers and roller chain to that of a roller cam assembly, is not the argument here.
I merely challenged the misconceptions and opinions of David Reher. He is downright wrong in his analogy that flat tappet cam failures attribute to more money being spent to repair damage from the use of such components. Thats just plain stupid!
In my previous post, I refered to a roller tappet that "went south".....upon investigation, that tappet had NO needle bearings left and the body chewed up the lobe on the cam on which it was riding on.
Now since all this "high-tech" material was circulated throughout the engines oiling system, take an educated guess on the COST associated with getting that particular engine back in service.
Any rocket scientists out there?
If a roller setup is in your budget, then by all means, go with it man!