Rhoads are the original fast bleed lifters but Crane and Crower
also offer similar items. The ones from Crane and Crower
supposedly do not bleed down as much. Vizard reports his
test indicate the Rhoads do not pump up fully, so full duration
and lift is not reached. Everone I know who has used them
has been pleased, though.
You may want to increase the oil pressure some to offset the
bleed off of oil pressure.
PAW carries Rhoads in their catalog. They will have the proper
part number.
Dan Jones
> 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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