351w lifter retainer

redemption · 07-30-2009, 02:49 PM

im trying to finish up my short block and when i went to put the spider/lifter retainer on there is no threads for the spider to go into yet there are holes but they dont match the spider
so my question is, is their a possibility i dont need the spider?
thanks
block number is E9AE-8015-aa-13
my cam is Xe282Hr hyd roller with comps hyd antipump lifters

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redemption · 07-30-2009, 02:59 PM

people have been saying that the 13 at the end of the engine code is a cleveland?

redemption · 07-30-2009, 03:04 PM

so im trying to figure out if this will still work

AdderMk2 · 07-30-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redemption

so im trying to figure out if this will still work

Its not going to work... your E9 block isnt a "roller" block.. its meant to use flat tappet lifters. you need to get link bar lifters if you intend to use that cam

redemption · 07-30-2009, 04:36 PM

ya just found that out o well atleast i dont have to take it back to the machine shop im just gonna get teh comp cam retro fit magnum link bar lifters no worries thanks for clarification