Re: hydraulic lifters - 1947 356 cu inch

Posted by john verity On 2016/1/21 11:54:31

Hi, thanks for your advice. Yes, I do have the washers that sit on top of the valve spring.

I am going to have the rebuilder check the valve spring tension, and shorten up two valve stems that don't give enough clearance when measuring with the plunger gauge.

I have a few lifters where the spring plunger didn't seat well into the lifter body. Do you know where I can buy a few new or good used lifters and maybe new valve springs?

Canter does not have lifters. I didn't ask Canter about springs.

I will check the retainer to block distance with a caliper. What kind of shim do you use the adjust this distance, and where does the shim install?

Thanks for your help. I am anxious to get the rebuilt engine running so I can continue with the rest of the restoration project.

I am hoping to have the car running by springtime. I have a 47 Hudson super 6 2 door in addition to the 47 Packard Super 8 custom sedan. I will not be able to keep both cars and will need to decide which one to sell.

John Verity, Boise