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Old 08-02-2010, 04:46 AM
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Is this a roller engine?

Just wanting to know if this engine has roller lifters?

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Old 08-02-2010, 08:56 AM
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Re: Is this a roller engine?

yeah it is a roller motor you can tell from the hold down spider in the middle of it, flat tappet hydraulic cams don't use that. You are posting in the wrong section though this will more than likely get moved.
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Re: Is this a roller engine?



https://www.thirdgen.org/sbc-camshafts-primer
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Re: Is this a roller engine?

Its ok if it gets moved, Both of you gave me the answer that I needed to know! Thank-you for the info!!!
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Re: Is this a roller engine?

And clean that coolant out of your oil.

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Re: Is this a roller engine?

Getting it reassembled now.
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