[TPR] Hydraulic Roller cam thoughts

[Asa Jay Laughton]

The next build I do will most likely use a mechanical roller, though a  
hydraulic isn't out of the question.

The last build I did used an off-the-shelf Crane hydraulic roller for  
a 351C.  I think it was one of the first.  I love it actually, being  
the first one I've ever tried.  It's not very radical though and I'd  
go for more rumpety the next time.

Dan Jones has some great information regarding hydraulic rollers for  
Clevelands.  Best to give him a shout.  I might be able to dig up his  
emails on it (I tend to keep nearly everything he writes) but it could  
be like a doomed Antarctic expedition.  Pay special attention to the  
lifters.  Some Hydraulic roller lifters for the Cleveland are NOT  
good.  Oil hole is too high and will clear the top of the lifter bore.  
  I don't think I'd even talk to a vendor until -after- I talked with  
Dan.

Either way... mechanical or hydraulic, I think you'll love the roller.
Asa Jay