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Re: Rhoads Lifters

To: David Kernberger <dkern@napanet.net>
Subject: Re: Rhoads Lifters
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 1999 11:26:19 -0500
Dave, I've used both the Rhodes and the Crane version and both worked.  Call
Summit and they can tell you what part number you need.  John

David Kernberger wrote:

> 9/21/99
>
>         It's been awhile since I have posted anything to the lists so I
> figured it was time for another of my questions.  I have not been able to
> find out for sure if any of the Rhoads Lifters will work in the Rover/BOP
> engines.  I am talking  about the "fast-bleed" lifters which reduce valve
> lift and duration at idle and low speeds by partially leaking down.  This
> is supposed to make a hot cam act more normally at ordinary speeds, yet
> allow it to bring on its potential as engine speed increases.  More vacuum
> at idle and better fuel mileage overall are also claims.  Rhoads is the
> inventor of these as far as I know.  So, does anybody know which part
> number of Rhoads lifter will work in these engines?  Any idea of where to
> obtain them and approximate cost would also be appreciated.
>
>         TIA.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave Kernberger




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