check out this flat tapet lifter

[My-We4]

after many years if my parts sitting and not getting assembled..(at first not getting done because I started a business and then year after year I would come up with some reason I needed some new part so I held off )

well I am tired of some local SB guys saying stuff like....ya, those v6s are ok,but my v8 is the real thing.... .....I have some thick skin but it's over...I putting the thing together!!!

Ok,now that's done.. on to the post...
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Melling JB-2095

OE-spec replacement hydraulic lifters for all 2.8 (1982 -93) and 3.1 (1989 -95) Chevy V-6's (except roller cams). (Also GM 3.4 V6 1993 -95 VIN 'S' and 'E') From Enginetech, interchange part numbers are HT2095 Sealed Power, JB2095 Melling, VL94 SBI, 213-1724 Dana & NAPA




the body .842,the groove +.837 = a diff. of less that .025 ??

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I got these lifters in a pile of parts the other day...they are the same in every way EXCEPT for this flat spot on the side.. this made me think..:redface: I read how some notch the lifter boar to add a touch more oil to help the cam live...this should do the same,no? I am worried that it will bleed too much pressure at idle..what do you think??
I have had a 204-214 cam in a box for years but was going to get a roller. .if I must,I will get the "correct" lifters for this cam...but....
Thanks for looking

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Those would go in the trash at my shop. As prone as these engines are to cam failures, I'd use a roller.

 

[My-We4]

..thanks for the reply..i hear ya on the roller,it's not in the budget.... then the car will not go together any time soon..PLUS,this block did NOT wipe cams.(as a stock cam..).it seems some have more problems that others:smile:
Chris

 

[jhanson1750]

I just hate being the guinne pig for oddball parts! At minium I would use GM lifters. Thats just me though. Jon Hanson

 

[dr_frankenstein]

I say go for it. maybe go find a junker NA 3.8 and toss them on some cheep-o grind first to see what happens?

just a thought.

A.j.

 

[Just a Six??]

I would also just get the GM ones for peace of mind.

 

[My-We4]

I can't do math:redface: .....the flat is .005 ...I don't know...thats nothing... but.....
I have a while before the lifters need to drop in so I will let this stew:smile:

keep thinking....