Tom,
Even if it is not an original roller lifter block, it can be converted
fairly inexpensively. The holddown kits to use original style lifters are
about $50 new and are available used. I may even have enough spares to make
up a set for you. The lifters are more expensive than non-rollers, but
considering the extra risk with flat tappet break-ins we've been talking
about and the inherent advantages of roller lifters, it seems that rollers
are the only way to go.
There are also linked roller lifters that can be used in place of the
original Ford type lifters without needing the holddowns.
Modeling clay or Play-Do in a zip lock bag laid on your rocker arms will let
you check the clearance with your valve covers, but, of course, the engine
has to be put together first. As a point of reference, I seem to have plenty
of clearance with an E303 cam and Ford B351 roller rockers under a cast
aluminum "Power by Ford" valve cover with no mods to the baffles. The engine
hasn't been started yet.
Good luck with your engine.
A. C. Tynes
New Orleans
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Fraser
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 1:12 PM
> To: Gyroplanes@aol.com; tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Tigers] My project update and a few questions
>
> Tom
> I have seen some put 2 gaskets under the valve covers
> to clear valves. I don't know if there is enough room for
> that on the Tiger.
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of Gyroplanes@aol.com
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2010 12:53 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] My project update and a few questions
>
>
> Just wanted to give everyone an update.
> I moved the replacement 302 engine into my shop and plan to
> remove the intake within the next few days (the suspense is
> killing me) I need to find out if I do indeed have a roller
> cam engine, so I can order a cam and kit.
>
> I was considering a Ford racing B303 cam, but I have found
> the Edelbrock cam (recommended for my manifold and heads) is
> considerably cheaper than the
>
> FMS unit and slightly bigger in lift and duration (I'm still
> worried about the stock rockers bumping my LAT Tiger
> aluminum covers though)
>
> Tom Milton
> Lansing, IL.
> 1964 Tiger project
> B382000257
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