Thread: Lifters & Pushrods

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I haven't gotten much futher on MY project.. BUT.. I have these pushrods and lifters that I found in my stash. I don't know the brand name of them, maybe they are even OEM/GM but the pushrods are 0.3125" - 0.313" dia. max. and 7.750" to 7.790" Overall Length (OAL). They all have a number on them: RP-3093

The lifters are 0.841" - 0.842" dia.and 1.997" OAL. They're flatbottom. Can send anyone pics soon if anyone wants to help ID them.

I have no idea wether or not these were for SBC or BBC but the guy who gave me them said they came out of a 350 he'd built.

I'd like to get a cam for these.

Greg B.
Seattle, WA

a stock flat lifter solid or hyd is the same lifter for a big or small block chevy

I didn't know that. TY for that info.

Greg

It's not really a good practice to run used flat tappet lifters on a new cam.... IMO you would be money ahead to get a cam and lifters package and start out with all new components as opposed to a new cam and old lifters......

Ok, yes I can go that route. Thanks for the advice. What engine might use 5/16" pushrods that length?

Greg

5/16 7.800 is stock for a small block chevy with a flat lifter cam

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

It's not really a good practice to run used flat tappet lifters on a new cam.... IMO you would be money ahead to get a cam and lifters package and start out with all new components as opposed to a new cam and old lifters......

What is your opinion on new lifters with an old cam? Not trying to be a s.... a.. or anything.

Originally Posted by 42K3

What is your opinion on new lifters with an old cam? Not trying to be a s.... a.. or anything.

you did not ask me but cams are so cheap why take the chance ? less than $100 get you new cam and lifters?

Originally Posted by 42K3

What is your opinion on new lifters with an old cam? Not trying to be a s.... a.. or anything.

I wouldn't do that either..... $100.00 for a cam and lifters, why risk running the filings from a wiped out lobe through the rest of the engine and killing the hole thing. Cam and lifters can be reused, as long as the same lifters go back on the same lobe, no problem there but using new cam old lifters or vice versa is begging for trouble....

I've heard people talk about that before. I was thinking of getting my camshaft and lifters from CompCams or Crane, and if not from other source.

Greg