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#1
11-12-2021, 11:40 AM
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'55 only hydraulic lifters
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#2
11-14-2021, 09:52 AM
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What is the difference in the 55 lifter from the 56 &newer?
I see they are different part numbers, I thought the only valvetrain differences was 55 had adjustable rockers, Different rockers, studs, nuts. Just curious |
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#3
11-14-2021, 12:56 PM
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I think (but have NO first hand knowledge) that the oil supply was at a different height in the lifter bore, therefore the oil supply grooves in the lifter is inn a different position.
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#4
11-14-2021, 02:52 PM
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I think those are called "lowball" lifters.If you have a later lifter check the diff of the seat.I think after talking to Nunzi years ago I used a set with longer pushrods.Tom
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#5
11-14-2021, 04:43 PM
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If the oil band is low, wouldn't SBC lifters work?
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#6
11-14-2021, 06:48 PM
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951 and one of my 5230620 lifters
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#7
11-14-2021, 06:51 PM
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oil hole in same place,push rod cup is lower.I can measure how much if interested.Tom
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#8
11-16-2021, 08:10 AM
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See http://www.pontiacsafari.com/Service...09-October.pdf, page 102.
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#9
11-16-2021, 11:09 AM
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Interesting the lifters I have on hand the oil hole looks in the same location although larger?The 56 looks higher than the 951s also?Tom
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#10
11-16-2021, 11:47 PM
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text from Larry's post above: "A new valve train is used and requires no adjustment (Fig. 10). This was accomplisheo by moving the valve lifter oil supply hole upward to insure ample oil reserve (Fig. 11)"
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