Adjustable Lifters

RKS.PA said:
Ordered the Hylift Johnsons on 3/22 from NOPI and they arrived yesterday 3/25 by FedEx.

Part # on box is B-2032 as JSeery reported above and manufacture dates stamped on each box of 4 range from 1/26/17 to 2/21/17. Boxes say Hylift Johnson A Division of Topline Automotive, Muskegon, USA. Am a dunce at posting pictures, but think these are the modern day, "real deal". Topline Automotive website states "Made in USA".

Once in my 59AB block, and fired up, will report back.

Dick.
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Yes they are the real deal but not hollow but that isn't a problem with a daily driver and 50lb spring pressure.They are produced in the USA and "NOT" offshore. I believe the "a" and "b" in part numbers is in reference to the packaging single as opposed to a box of 4.

R
 
i bought a set of the solid type in 1992 from Terrill Machine in Texas. they are unmarked and box is marked VL-36. price was $64.00 plus $3.00 for pair of wrenches which are marked Johnson.
 
When I started building engines for sale back in the lat 80's that's all I could find. Never had a problem with them. I had some light weight used lifters that I had JWL re grind, I used them on my engines. never had any problems with them either. I think the problem came when they started making them over seas.. Poor quality control.
 
For what it's worth the Johnson adjustables I bought in 1968 were hollow and
were in a cardboard box marked WOLVERINE Manufacturing Co. in MI.
 
I recently purchased a set of adjustable lifters from Speedway. Now I wonder if they are quality lifters. Any experience?
 
Curt in AZ said:
I recently purchased a set of adjustable lifters from Speedway. Now I wonder if they are quality lifters. Any experience?
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Did they come in a clear plastic package with 16 round recesses? I can't imagine there are too many different outfits that manufacture these things. About half of mine were too loose when cranked to the dimension needed. If you have an inch-lb torque wrench, put them in a wood jawed vise and test them for 60 inch lbs. Also see if a known good quality file will cut into the body. When I ordered mine last fall I thought finding real Johnsons was next to impossible. I fixed mine by compressing the bolts endwise in a good vice until 60 inch-lbs ( 5 ft lbs) was obtained and they passed the file test so I'm feeling ok. Next time I will go straight to the Johnsons/hi lift product mentioned in this thread. I don't care if they are hollow or solid. I just want to know they will stay put.
 
Thanks GB. I'll check them today as you suggest.

GB SISSON said:
Did they come in a clear plastic package with 16 round recesses? I can't imagine there are too many different outfits that manufacture these things. About half of mine were too loose when cranked to the dimension needed. If you have an inch-lb torque wrench, put them in a wood jawed vise and test them for 60 inch lbs. Also see if a known good quality file will cut into the body. When I ordered mine last fall I thought finding real Johnsons was next to impossible. I fixed mine by compressing the bolts endwise in a good vice until 60 inch-lbs ( 5 ft lbs) was obtained and they passed the file test so I'm feeling ok. Next time I will go straight to the Johnsons/hi lift product mentioned in this thread. I don't care if they are hollow or solid. I just want to know they will stay put.
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My lifters are Isky brand from Speedway, not Speedway brand. They say "Made in US." They are solid, have about 65 inch pounds and passed the file test so I'll install them and see how they last. Anyone have any experience with this lifters?

GB SISSON said:
Did they come in a clear plastic package with 16 round recesses? I can't imagine there are too many different outfits that manufacture these things. About half of mine were too loose when cranked to the dimension needed. If you have an inch-lb torque wrench, put them in a wood jawed vise and test them for 60 inch lbs. Also see if a known good quality file will cut into the body. When I ordered mine last fall I thought finding real Johnsons was next to impossible. I fixed mine by compressing the bolts endwise in a good vice until 60 inch-lbs ( 5 ft lbs) was obtained and they passed the file test so I'm feeling ok. Next time I will go straight to the Johnsons/hi lift product mentioned in this thread. I don't care if they are hollow or solid. I just want to know they will stay put.
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I'm watching all this with interest.. I should buy a set for this engine I'm building. From memory I did see something about drilling the lifter bores, anyone have info on this or is not required ?
 
Yes it is required if you want to adjust the lifters easily. Drill low in the lifter bore. I use a long center punch and then a long 1/8" drill.
 
Talkwrench said:
I take it that it does not hurt if you end up going back to a standard lifter?
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To answer your question I see no reason whatsoever that this 1/8" hole would be detrimental should you go back to original solid lifters. In fact it should increase the oiling of the lifter. I wish I had bought your Speedway lifters. They pass the test with flying colors. Perhaps since they are solid and resemble the Johnson/Hilift product, along with the unusual 'made in usa', we might assume they are sourced from Johnson/hilift, and are indeed the same lifters. ???
 
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