MOCK LIFTERS
For hydraulic lifter applications, I speed up the process for checking pushrod length, pre- load and geometry by using “solid” lifters. I disassemble a lifter and load it up with either epoxy or Plaster of Paris to position the plunger in a permanent “solid” position, after the filler material hardens. The SB/BB Chevy lifter (left side of picture) is set at .040” preload. I mark them for easy identification, “SB Ford, Ford roller, Pontiac, ect”. I often loan these out to customers who assemble their own engines, especially 347 Ford strokers.

Wade Cook
Hubbard Machine Shop
Hayward, CA
May, 2015