Thread: Big block oil pump in a Small block

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All that oils the contact surface between the lifter and the cam is splash anyway.... If you want guaranteed oiling to this area, Comp sells a fixture to cut a groove in and insure oil to the cam/lifter mating area...

Thanks Pat I'll take a look at the pickup.
Your so right, It all works till it bites you in the ass!
Aluminum rods in a tow truck, who would have thunk.

Thanks Dave.
The grooves are cut already. Your giving away all those little
secrets.

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

All that oils the contact surface between the lifter and the cam is splash anyway.... If you want guaranteed oiling to this area, Comp sells a fixture to cut a groove in and insure oil to the cam/lifter mating area...

yep dave that works but works better i feel is the E.D.M lifters or whats called a direct lube lifter. the groove tool works better for a hyd lifter were you can not burn a hole thru them or a soild roller if you want more oil and not have hippo lifters

Originally Posted by pat mccarthy

yep dave that works but works better i feel is the E.D.M lifters or whats called a direct lube lifter. the groove tool works better for a hyd lifter were you can not burn a hole thru them or a soild roller if you want more oil and not have hippo lifters

Yuppers! At your suggestion we spent the extra $$$$$ and put them in the 501 in the Comet last winter. Tore the engine down for it's annual checkup couple weeks ago---not a mark on anything in the valve train... Thanks!

Thanks to all.
Got the pickup works good.

After thinking about it awhile I'm going to take your advice pat. I just ordered the EDM solid lifters. I should have plenty of oiling with the combination of these and the grooves.