can my block use roller lifters

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Mar 10, 2001 | 10:29 PM

Eric 91RS

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Car: 92 Chevy 1500

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can my block use roller lifters

I just purchased a 4 bolt main block. the casting # is 14093638 MorTec.com has it as 87-95 350 2 or 4 bolt mains with roller OR flat tappet cam. Mine is a 4 bolt but came with a flat tappet cam. I want to know if I can use a factory roller cam in this block. It has one piece rear seal.

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Mar 10, 2001 | 10:45 PM

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I don't see why not. Just get retrofit roller lifters.

Mar 10, 2001 | 10:51 PM

ede

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if the block isn't made for the cam retainer under the cam gear and the spider for the lifters you can't use the factory roller, you'll have to go aftermarket

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Mar 10, 2001 | 10:52 PM

Eric 91RS

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Car: 92 Chevy 1500

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Thanks for the help.

Mar 10, 2001 | 11:26 PM

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yep you can I have the same block in my garage it will soon be a 377.

cam retainer part# 1016-8501
lifterguides 8 req. #12550002
guide hold down#14101116

I got screwed the first time I ordered the cam retainer the guy ordered #1008-8128 which is too wide and the bolt hole wont line up. you may want to double check your block and see if it needs the wider one first but, I doubt it. also to save from fustration I had them look up the right torx screws for the retainer and got them from them.