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    Posted: Nov/30/2017 at 10:47am
any body have a comp lifter come apart ? was checking the preload on them  one was way loose pulled rocker pushrod was way down  took bore scope and sure enough the retaining clip let the lifter come apart AngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngryAngry
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Johnson hylift the only lifter worth using
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote matty 401 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Nov/30/2017 at 12:00pm
well the clip is still there but some how the top cup came out found all the pieces  really only 3 pieces but i got them all  now i do not have anymore comp lifters so just go with a new one from federal mogul ? will running 1 different lifter hurt anything ? 
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Why waste a good motor using cheap Chinese lifters

Johnson hylift for the win

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it is not a roller cam just regular old lifter 
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also do not have 400 or more for a set of lifters 
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Johnson hylift is a flat tappet made in America lifter
It's about 200 yes
But the lifters not known for coming apart and it's designed to fit the amc block better

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Matty401,   google search for Hylift Johnson,  that is the company gremlinsteve is talking about

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found a part number A-2011  but can not find a place to purchase them 
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