Thread: 8BA Lifters?
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Old 06-19-2017, 02:01 PM   #16
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Default Re: 8BA Lifters?

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Originally Posted by leon bee View Post
Aren't I going to be re-using these lifters?
Hi leon, likely not, check across the bottoms with a "true" straight-edge, if there is no longer a "crown/radius" on the bottoms (higher in the center than the sides) they are done in this lifetime??

From a business standpoint and regardless whether the "crown's" are still present or not, we could never reuse old lifters no matter what the customer would like, way too risky for us to be able to stand behind the build!!

It may also be time to consider stepping up to some bronze-lined guides??

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. If you decide to go "new", make certain to use ONLY the original "Johnson" tappets. Avoid any listed as "lightweight" replacements, Johnson "style" lifters, etc, etc. Use ONLY the original Johnson's, they are still available.
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