Johnson lifters .. ? ..
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Johnson lifters .. ? ..
Has anyone heard of these valve lifters - Johnson .. ? .. I ordered the FM AT-840R lifters last friday as they were an 'in stock' item I was told. Seems there was some confusion at the parts house and though I specified FM what they really had in stock were FM 'equivalents', or Johnson lifters. I have never heard of this brand of lifter.
I posted that this particular parts house had two extra sets of AT-840R lifters available but it turns out that wasn't the case, afterall. Sorry if I tripped anybody up .. ! .. The FM LT-1 cam arrived today so I'm hoping to score some AT lifters from another source. .. .. Any ideas . .. ? .. Thanks ..
mrg
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Re: Johnson lifters .. ? .. (mrg)
Johnson has made lifters for about 60 years - nobody but me would remember their "adjustable tappets" for flathead Fords :D I don't think it makes squat difference whether you use edge-orifice or piddle-valve lifters; I wouldn't let it hold up your project. :thumbs:
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Re: Johnson lifters .. ? .. (mrg)
Hey mrg,
FWIW, give Tracy Performance a call in Roseville, MI ( 586-772-8901 ). He just may have the GM discontinued edge-orifice lifters...expect to pay a premium for 'em if you do.
As I'm going the route of converting my original 300 horse motor to the solid version, I've bought the FM LT-1 cam (through CARQUEST) and the GM lifters from Tracy Performance. My winter project is right around the corner.
The sewing machine sound awaits me!
Good luck!
Jim
FWIW, give Tracy Performance a call in Roseville, MI ( 586-772-8901 ). He just may have the GM discontinued edge-orifice lifters...expect to pay a premium for 'em if you do.
As I'm going the route of converting my original 300 horse motor to the solid version, I've bought the FM LT-1 cam (through CARQUEST) and the GM lifters from Tracy Performance. My winter project is right around the corner.
The sewing machine sound awaits me!
Good luck!
Jim
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Re: Johnson lifters .. ? .. (mrg)
Johnson and Stanadyne are the two leading lifter suppliers in the country. Nearly every company uses one or the other, including ALL the repackagers whatever they rename them. This they will not tell you however. :lol:
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Re: Johnson lifters .. ? .. (Ironcross)
John - Those 'flathead' days were a little before my time. I ain't no "spring chicken" myself .. :D .. I remember guys then didn't think too much of those old flatheads........considered "junk" compared to the OHV's .. I can only imagine what one of those 'junk' flatheads would go for now .. ! .. Looks like the piddle valve lifters are what will end up going into my rebuild project ..
Jim - I've never had a 'Singer sound' engine before so this time around should be interesting. Not sure if I really wanna pay a premium for the sake of having EO lifters ..
Ironcross - I wasn't aware of that. Makes sense since either Johnson or Stanadyne would already have the necessary investment in tooling.
Thanks, guys
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Re: Johnson lifters .. ? .. (mrg)
this afternoon carquest delivered my cam & lifters #kc-1145R (kit w/ at-992 lifter)
on the box contains :
Seal power camshaft
Seal power Johnson tappets
LL-5 camshaft & lifter prelube .
Now to save for an overdrive :)
rod
on the box contains :
Seal power camshaft
Seal power Johnson tappets
LL-5 camshaft & lifter prelube .
Now to save for an overdrive :)
rod
