I have searched and Googled and still really don't know what is really necessary.
I am about to pull down a freshley re-built 289 that may have wiped a cam lobe.
It was broken in properly.
I re-built it because it wiped a lobe at about 24K miles after a cam change. I have the money and would like to eleiminate the need for special oil or additives over the long haul. Sooo...
Can I:
Install the Comp Cams ladder bar roller lifters w/o pulling heads?
I know I'll have to get diferent push rods and dist. gear.
Starting with a roller block would have been an intelligent and cost efficient option if I were startng the re-build over. I am wary of putting another flat tappet in.
BTW, Comp Cams are very responsive and are working with me and the XE268H with 9:1 compression, RPM heads and Intake, MSD ignition, 500 CFM performer carb, is a blast to drive.
Now if I can just make it quiet...
I am about to pull down a freshley re-built 289 that may have wiped a cam lobe.
It was broken in properly.
I re-built it because it wiped a lobe at about 24K miles after a cam change. I have the money and would like to eleiminate the need for special oil or additives over the long haul. Sooo...
Can I:
Install the Comp Cams ladder bar roller lifters w/o pulling heads?
I know I'll have to get diferent push rods and dist. gear.
Starting with a roller block would have been an intelligent and cost efficient option if I were startng the re-build over. I am wary of putting another flat tappet in.
BTW, Comp Cams are very responsive and are working with me and the XE268H with 9:1 compression, RPM heads and Intake, MSD ignition, 500 CFM performer carb, is a blast to drive.
Now if I can just make it quiet...