Roller Lifters?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
yes i think that too
but from what i know the block is a roller block in 87 and up.-
he needs to make his 85 a roller ,but im not sure if he can do that
but im sure there must be something.-
but from what i know the block is a roller block in 87 and up.-
he needs to make his 85 a roller ,but im not sure if he can do that
but im sure there must be something.-
Race Director
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
The 85 block will not accept an OEM roller cam. Two reasons:First flat tappet cam lifters are ground to keep the cam pushed toward the rear of the block. Roller has a cam retainer plate that does this. Nose of a roller cam is stepped to fit the plate. Second the roller lifters are held in position by retainers and a hold down piece called a spider.Keeps them from rotating as the cam turns. Several cam companies make a retro-fit cam/lifter kits for non roller blocks but they are very pricey.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,448
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From: Valparaiso
The 85 block will not accept an OEM roller cam. Two reasons:First flat tappet cam lifters are ground to keep the cam pushed toward the rear of the block. Roller has a cam retainer plate that does this. Nose of a roller cam is stepped to fit the plate. Second the roller lifters are held in position by retainers and a hold down piece called a spider.Keeps them from rotating as the cam turns. Several cam companies make a retro-fit cam/lifter kits for non roller blocks but they are very pricey.
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From: Nesquehoning PA
The 85 block will not accept an OEM roller cam. Two reasons:First flat tappet cam lifters are ground to keep the cam pushed toward the rear of the block. Roller has a cam retainer plate that does this. Nose of a roller cam is stepped to fit the plate. Second the roller lifters are held in position by retainers and a hold down piece called a spider.Keeps them from rotating as the cam turns. Several cam companies make a retro-fit cam/lifter kits for non roller blocks but they are very pricey.
