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CTZR1 · 09-13-2010, 08:14 AM

Who is having problems finding\getting valve lifters for thier truck engine?
I have been waiting months for mine to come in from (arizona) with the understanding that there are none to be found. What is up with that?
Anybody else out there in my boat?

49gmc · 09-14-2010, 08:35 PM

i had to get some out of another 228 for mine.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 09-14-2010, 08:55 PM

Yes the early ones are chicken lips. If you have a later cam, they are made of a different material, and use a different lifter. That being said I haven't tried to buy any later ones either in a while they could be problematic also. The early look like milk cans and the laters look like regular ol lifters. Jay

CTZR1 · 09-16-2010, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the input guys.
I guess I dont get it.
The lifters I got out of my 228 are the shorter type with the longer rods that fit into the lifter. (non milk can looking)
I had my cam reground for a little more performance.
Now I am assuming that I can't use my old lifter on the new cam.??
Even though I think they appear to be in good shape.???
Dissimilar metals?
I, honestly don't think it matters?
But then again, I don't want to ruin my cam either!

Input anybody...

dwcsr · 09-16-2010, 12:17 PM

You need new lifetrs on a regrind.

CTZR1 · 09-16-2010, 12:50 PM

thanks dwcsr

09-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
CTZR1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Pere, Wisconsin Posts: 108	1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters Who is having problems finding\getting valve lifters for thier truck engine? I have been waiting months for mine to come in from (arizona) with the understanding that there are none to be found. What is up with that? Anybody else out there in my boat? __________________ 1949 GMC FC102 4-speed 1970 Corvette T-top 350hp 4-speed 1997 Chevy Suburban 4x4

09-14-2010, 08:35 PM	#2
49gmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mineola texas Posts: 71	Re: 1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters i had to get some out of another 228 for mine. __________________ __________________________________________ -1949 GMC 100 longbed -1972 chevy c/20 suburban -1982 chevy k-5 blazer

09-14-2010, 08:55 PM	#3
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: 1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters Yes the early ones are chicken lips. If you have a later cam, they are made of a different material, and use a different lifter. That being said I haven't tried to buy any later ones either in a while they could be problematic also. The early look like milk cans and the laters look like regular ol lifters. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

09-16-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
CTZR1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Pere, Wisconsin Posts: 108	Re: 1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters Thanks for the input guys. I guess I dont get it. The lifters I got out of my 228 are the shorter type with the longer rods that fit into the lifter. (non milk can looking) I had my cam reground for a little more performance. Now I am assuming that I can't use my old lifter on the new cam.?? Even though I think they appear to be in good shape.??? Dissimilar metals? I, honestly don't think it matters? But then again, I don't want to ruin my cam either! Input anybody... __________________ 1949 GMC FC102 4-speed 1970 Corvette T-top 350hp 4-speed 1997 Chevy Suburban 4x4

09-16-2010, 12:17 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters You need new lifetrs on a regrind.

09-16-2010, 12:50 PM	#6
CTZR1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Pere, Wisconsin Posts: 108	Re: 1949 GMC 228 Valve Lifters thanks dwcsr __________________ 1949 GMC FC102 4-speed 1970 Corvette T-top 350hp 4-speed 1997 Chevy Suburban 4x4



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