Re: V8 lifter differences

Posted by Eric Boyle On 2010/9/22 17:20:55

Here Keith, I'll save you the trouble:

"Packard V8 hydraulic valve lifters: Melling JB 879 or SealedPower HT 879. DO NOT USE THE 2011 LIFTER !!!!!!!! I have the JB879 installed in my 56 Executive. When i pulled it apart there were 2 replacement types in there that i have reasons to believe came from one of the major suppliers. The 879 lifters are identicle to the 2 replacements i found in the engine EXCEPT for the shape of the pushrod seat. The 879 has a pushrod seat identicle to the factory lifters that was in the car."

As for my "updated" comment, yeah, it was sarcasm. The only lifters you'll find today are Chrysler lifters, unless you by chance come across an actual set of Packard lifters, of which the ones you have are not.