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Old 09-17-2009, 12:27 AM
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ok i just picked up a 40 over 350 its in pieces but i got an edelbrock roller cam and retro fit roller lifters out of the deal all look to be in good shape...can i reuse the lifters with a different brand cam that i like better? it would sure save a bundle if i can
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Old 09-17-2009, 12:40 AM
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Old 09-17-2009, 12:48 AM
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thank you very much they seem fine and the engine was running good before it was tore down to do a head swap then they decided they wanted to go bigger but just in case is there anything i should do to them? they are hyd roller lifters
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if rollers are in good shape than yes you can reuse them. regular flat tappet hydo lifters never get reused unless on the same cam on the same lobe and in good shape.
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