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Originally Posted by Tony Smith
I have used adjustable lifters made by Mike Davidson
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Nice lifters Tony. I'd certainly be a lot more comfortable with those.
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I used Manley stainless Chev valves (1.6" intake, 1.5" exhaust).
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Excellent choice, and likewise heavier valve springs (essential even without heavier lifters IMO). Very well thought out set up all round.
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Originally Posted by Tony Smith
I couldn't use the standard Ford non-adjustable lifter as when these are used with non-Mushroom Head valves, the valve can actually punch through the thin head of the lifter (especially with heavier valve springs).
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Just needs 8BA lifters Tony. They ran parallel stem valves. Mentioned in my previous post: "with 8BA lifters to suit the parallel stem valve". Mike D mentions here:
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it is then a simple job (  ) to take off the inlet manifold. |
Yes, I've probably overstated the lack of access, particularly with the likely service interval involved.
Thanks for your thoughts and pics Tony, very instructive.