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Old 09-12-2009, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bermblaster41 View Post
I have a stroked 408. Just don't understand how the OEM roller lifters can last 100k plus and not have problems. Is it the fact that it is a solid roller? Thanks for the input. My oil pressure at idle is around 30psi and under load around 65psi. Berm

The short answer is that the OEM rollers that last that long are all hydraulic and thus have no lash. Solids get slammed by the lash.
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