DeTomaso Mailing List: June 2000, Message #143

JDeRyke@aol.com wrote:

> Remember, Crane also sells (or sold) a rip-off copy of the so-called
> 'fast-bleed' lifters that Rhodes first marketed. Isky also makes a version.
> All these type of  hydraulic lifters make noise at low rpm, as they leak down
> and thus shorten cam duration until around 2500-3000 rpm, when they 'pump up'
> and you get the full cam capability. The clicking noise sounds remarkably
> like solid lifter lash. They were popular as a way to pass Smog with slightly
> too-aggressive cams. Cheers- J Deryke

You know... every now and then, I see a these in the Summit catalog.  Methinks
they are either still being produced, or someone has a really big stock of them.
I should pick up some sometime.  I was lucky enough to drive a 351C fitted with
some one time, boy were they nice... noisy, but nice.

Asa Jay

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