Hi guys. A little update on my very slow progress.
I ordered and received the Howard's 91168 link bar lifters.
The oil port in Howard's is lower than the ones in the Comp lifters and based on some (crude?) measurements I took, they weren't engaging the oil galley all the time. The Howard's do.
I installed them (with yet another set of $180 pushrods). Set lifter preload and spun the pump. Got very nice oil flow out 15 lifters, a full puddle in the top of the rockers and fast dripping or steady stream down the valve springs out of all but one. Moved suspect lifter to different bore. Problem followed the lifter. Called Howard's and they said to try a new one, so I've ordered a pair of replacements.
Now, more waiting.
Oh, I also did a leakdown test and was amazed how good it was. All 8 at the edge of green (on the good side).
So I'm encouraged, and anxious.
And really, really want to drive my new car!
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