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12371042 Roller Lifter Kit      
This roller lifter kit is used on all late model V8 blocks 1986 and newer. These second design lifters are used in late model 350 HO engines and use a higher checkball spring preload. This kit includes 16 of P/N 17120735 roller lifters, 8 of P/N 12550002 valve lifter guides, one of P/N 14101116 valve lifter guide retainers, 4 of P/N 24501365 retainer bolts, and 4 of P/N 120386 retainer washers. This kit plus pushrod kit P/N 12371041 and a roller tappet design camshaft will convert your engine to a roller lifters engine. Use kit items listed above for single service parts.   Small Image
 

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12371044 Hydraulic Lifter Kit      
This hydraulic lifter kit is used on early model V8 blocks 1985 and older. This kit includes 16 of P/N 5232720 hydraulic lifters and is to be used with early model standard length pushrod kit P/N 12495491 or .100" long kit P/N 12371057. Use P/N 5232720 for single service.   Small Image
 

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14044875 Lifter Bore Repair Kit      
Don't discard an expensive engine block because of a damaged lifter bore! Scored or leaky lifter bores can be repaired with this sleeve kit. Lifter bore sleeves are also recommended for competition engine builders who "blueprint" the tappet bores.   Small Image
Technical Notes: Drill the defective lifter bore to 1.044". Shrink the sleeve by cooling it to -40ºF and insert it in the lifter bore, making sure that the bottom of the sleeve is flush with the camshaft cavity. Drill a 7/16" hole through the oil gallery and finish the sleeve ID to .8432/.8442". The sleeve can also be predrilled with a 1/2" oil hole before installing it in the block.

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5234890 Hydraulic Tappet (Roller)      
Hydraulic roller tappets were introduced in production small-block and V6/90º engines in 1987. Hydraulic roller lifters improve fuel economy and performance by reducing internal engine friction. This lifter can be used with production and high-performance hydraulic roller camshafts.   Small Image
Technical Notes: Hydraulic roller tappets are .63" longer than flat tappets. Hydraulic roller tappets require an induction hardened camshaft, special pushrods, lifter guides P/N 12550002, and guide retainer P/N 14101116. Hydraulic roller tappets should be installed only in 1987 and later production blocks designed for roller cams.

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