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Old 09-25-2010, 05:57 PM
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The lash is the killer.

The clearance there lets the lifter bearings get a shock load in addition to the other loads.

On a mild solid roller cam (like a Comp SR series), I would at least have 225 or so on the seat, with 525 on the nose. I would probably opt for more, like 250/550.
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