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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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lifter question
can I run mechanical flat tappets on a cam designed for hyd. flat tappets?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:25 AM
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Re: lifter question
not very long. why would you want to?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Re: lifter question
I don't, me and a friend of mine were haveing a little debate on weather you could or not, and I figured someone on here would know for sure.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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Re: lifter question
cams for solid lifters need different ramps, because of the lash.
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