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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
The latest issue of Hot Rod Magazine has a tech article about cams and lifters, both curves and tapers. I have not read it yet, just a passing glance in yesterday's mail.
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
Just checked some this morning. Results:
GM NOS - .0015" crown (100" R) Crower Aftermarket - .0020" (62" R) Used GM Solid - .0005" - .0008" crown So it seems the claim of original GM at 120"R could be correct. Next step is to program and try a re-cut. Paul
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
Just the (constant) load of the oil pump is enough to keep the cam pulled rearward in the block.
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
This sounds like an awesome experiment. I'm excited to hear the results.
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
From the center (high point) to the outer lip there should be .0021 difference.........That is with a standard dia lifter.........don't think you can get the micro polish required by turning and polishing.......I'm sure GM uses some sort of a orbiting lapping procedure.....
Ken
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
A .0021" difference in heights yields around a 60"R. It appears from the lifters I have seen the face is ground with some sort of orbital wheel while it is being swung on the radius, all while the lifter is rotating. I think a 60" radius would be a good place to start with this experiment.
I have read where it is recommended to polish the new lifter face with 600 grit paper to aid in break in. The only unknown is the turned finish I will get with the carbide tooling and if polishing can give a finish comparable to the stock lifter. Paul
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
I think this is going to get interesting ... TAZ [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just the (constant) load of the oil pump is enough to keep the cam pulled rearward in the block. </div></div>
If that were the case there would be no need for a thrust plate or thrust button on an engine equipped with a roller cam. |
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78steve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just the (constant) load of the oil pump is enough to keep the cam pulled rearward in the block. </div></div>
If that were the case there would be no need for a thrust plate or thrust button on an engine equipped with a roller cam. </div></div> Exactly. Unless there is a remote oil pump installed. Think about it the angle cut of the pump/Dist. drive gear will thrust the cam rearward. If I'm wrong please tell me why.
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Re: Lifter re-ginding or turning
It may be that during extreme engine de-acceleration, such as a shift, that the cam may walk forward when using roller lifters, as the pump may be driving the cam during that very short period. I would think otherwise driving the oil pump would be enough to keep it in contact with the thrust face.
Paul
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