Oh, that's what I want to do, Duane. I know this guy, and I know he's done it and it worked, it just that I want to know what custom size pushrod I'll need; that's why I need specs on this lifter. I have no doubt that the FSB lifter will not work 'as is' after it's resized for my OD, and I want to know what I'm getting into


The fact that the lifter isn't a hi-po part doesn't bother me, I shouldn't ever run this engine over 5500 rpm anyway

I don't know why I'd need to do it again, though, that new lifter is the solution...but I need to know which one I want.

I am not a Ford guy, a Chevy guy or a Mopar guy. I know one engine- the Buick 455. Ford could have 3 dozen small block lifters for all I know.

I want to know wall thickness on the lifter, cup height, cup chape, overall height, etc, etc, etc. I have no confidence in the local parts guy to give me the 'standard' FSB lifter

That's why I'm here, talking to guys who know these other engines