I need to replace the blocks and tappets in my '48. On Ebay, End of the Line Chop Shop is selling a pair of black lifter blocks. Another seller, Liquid Choppers, is advertising a set of tappets manufactured by Eastern MC. Does anyone have any experience with these companies and/or the quality of their parts?
Thanks in advance.
Opinions on tappets and blocks
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stroker93
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Re: Opinions on tappets and blocks
On an earlier post I stated that I have been using Jim's in my shovel and now in my pan...I'v'e never had any problems with my shovel and too early to tell in the pan...I would perfer an Amercan alternative to Jim's,,,,I'm just tired of his 'BUY AMERICAN" ads in the magazines and my Jim's tranny rebuild kit comes with chaiwaneese bearings and seals.
CCI carries the "motor factory" brand says made in USA for what its worth?
Dave
CCI carries the "motor factory" brand says made in USA for what its worth?
Dave
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Re: Opinions on tappets and blocks
As far as I can figure out, in my quest for tappets that may survive, the Motor Factory brand is made by Eastern. The photos in the adds are identical as are prices. Also in searching the web (so far) I have found stories of Jim's big axle tappets failling and not a mention of a failure of Motor Factory/ Eastern tappet. I am about to fire a pan with new Eastern tappets. My fingers are crossed.