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| Author: | Omni [ Fri Jan 09, 2026 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Returning member looking for information |
Good Evening All Been several years since I've been here. Much has happened in that time. Anyway, I (we) are the proud owners of a '67 Dart GT convertible auto/air%cruise/power steering sand brakes, and a '87 D150 3 speed overdrive/air/cruise power steering and brakes. Now to the questions; I have a core forged crank motor that I would like to rebuild with hydraulic lifters. The reason is that as I age,I'm not a steady with feeler gauges as I once was. Also, leaning over fenders (especially on the truck) is not as much fun (?) as it use to be. As I understand it from my research, it is pretty much a bolt up conversion. The older block/head will support hydraulic lifter oiling without mods. Is the rocker shaft the same? Any special fasteners needed? Are solid and hydraulic cams interchangeable? Other than lifters/pusrods/and possibly the rocker shaft are there any other unique items for the hydraulic valve train? Thanks to all who respond and Happy New Year. |
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| Author: | ceej [ Fri Jan 09, 2026 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Returning member looking for information |
The hydraulic slant oils from the top. You need the complete rocker shaft assembly. Correct pedestals, bolts and push-rods. The push-rods are hollow. You need hydraulic, non-adjustable rockers to transfer oil to the push-rods as that's how you pump the lifters up. It's a different animal. The lifter bores have no provisions for pumping hydraulic lifters. CJ |
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| Author: | Reed [ Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Returning member looking for information |
All your questions are answered here: https://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=46756 |
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| Author: | Omni [ Sat Jan 10, 2026 5:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Returning member looking for information |
Thanks you Supercharged for the link. It did confirm much of what I was able to find out. It looks like the cams are not interchangeable due to the lobe configuration as well as the rear journal oiling groove. Thanks again. Rich |
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