Roller Block?
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A roller block is machined to accept "spiders" (one on either side of the valley) that have "fingers" which ride atop and on either side of each roller lifter to revent rotation of the lifer as it moves up/down. Such rotation with a flat tappet cam is necessary for long lifter life but rotation of a roller lifter is disasterous.
Of course the cam, lifters and push rod lengths differ between the two also, but are not technically "the block".
I've not heard/read anything about cam bearing differences.
Of course the cam, lifters and push rod lengths differ between the two also, but are not technically "the block".
I've not heard/read anything about cam bearing differences.
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Originally Posted by 65Z01
A roller block is machined to accept "spiders" (one on either side of the valley) that have "fingers" which ride atop and on either side of each roller lifter to revent rotation of the lifer as it moves up/down. Such rotation with a flat tappet cam is necessary for long lifter life but rotation of a roller lifter is disasterous.
Of course the cam, lifters and push rod lengths differ between the two also, but are not technically "the block".
I've not heard/read anything about cam bearing differences.
Of course the cam, lifters and push rod lengths differ between the two also, but are not technically "the block".
I've not heard/read anything about cam bearing differences.
I assume that the "Spiders" and "fingers" should be seen when the intake is removed from the motor? This is the vally of a block that I was thinking about rebuilding for the 89.
If my assumptions are correct then this is a Flat Tappet motor with hyd. lifters.
[EDIT]
Ok, so after looking at the service manual it looks like the Valve Lifter Restrictor Retainer and the Valve Lifter Restrictors are something that can be added to this 350 by getting a new pair when I order the new lifters. (I want the motor built before I start to take my existing motor out.)
Last edited by RocketSapp; May 21, 2005 at 03:38 AM.
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On a roller block, the 3 holes down the center of the valley are tapped for bolt to hold the spider down.
The cam has a retainer plate held by 2 bolts (visible behind the cam sprocket ) and the cam has a machined lip that the retainer seats into.
The cam has a retainer plate held by 2 bolts (visible behind the cam sprocket ) and the cam has a machined lip that the retainer seats into.
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Originally Posted by RocketSapp
Thanks for the reply. Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to it.
I assume that the "Spiders" and "fingers" should be seen when the intake is removed from the motor? This is the vally of a block that I was thinking about rebuilding for the 89.
If my assumptions are correct then this is a Flat Tappet motor with hyd. lifters.
[EDIT]
Ok, so after looking at the service manual it looks like the Valve Lifter Restrictor Retainer and the Valve Lifter Restrictors are something that can be added to this 350 by getting a new pair when I order the new lifters. (I want the motor built before I start to take my existing motor out.)
I assume that the "Spiders" and "fingers" should be seen when the intake is removed from the motor? This is the vally of a block that I was thinking about rebuilding for the 89.
If my assumptions are correct then this is a Flat Tappet motor with hyd. lifters.
[EDIT]
Ok, so after looking at the service manual it looks like the Valve Lifter Restrictor Retainer and the Valve Lifter Restrictors are something that can be added to this 350 by getting a new pair when I order the new lifters. (I want the motor built before I start to take my existing motor out.)
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A roller block will also uses a cam retainer. You'll see two bolt holes on the block, one on either side of the cam, behind the cam timing sprocket.
Last edited by 8388; May 21, 2005 at 10:19 AM.
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Originally Posted by 8388
A roller block will also uses a cam retainer. You'll see two bolt holes on the block, one on either side of the cam, behind the cam timing sprocket.
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