Anybody running Elgin lifters?

[67drake]

I found a cam and lifter set to run im my ‘62 260. I e-mailed the seller and asked what brand the cam and lifters are. I was told that the cam is Melling and lifters are Elgin, which are made by Melling.
With the quality issues these days I figured I’d see if anyone has had any issues with Elgin lifters lately? I heard of them, but never ran them.
Thanks!

 

[craig]

Elgin is pretty much standard with the major engine rebuilders. Used it many times with no issues

 

[JeffB2]

Always used Isky Cam lube for break in never a failure. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Isky-Racing-Cams-RL-48-Camshaft-Rev-Lube-4-Oz-,428.html

 

[67drake]

Thanks guys. I just didn’t want to get bargain basement lifters.

 

[bobss396]

I see Elgin parts on eBay, they are supposed to be good.

 

[frnkeore]

I like and trust Elgin, very much. The 306 I'm building now will have the Elgin mechanical lifters in it and will be a 7200+ rpm engine.

If your not stuck on hydraulic lifters, Elgin makes a accurate clone of the 271 HiPo, 289 engine cam.

https://www.competitionproducts.com/Elgin-Ford-221-302-Mechanical-Flat-Tappet-Cams/products/1487/

 

[67drake]

Thanks guys. The cam and lifters came today.
Now if it wasn’t zero degrees outside, I’d be out in the shop!