Look at the pictures Cliff posted.  That's the tool.


Lawrenceville, GA

Very interesting! I can visualize what this device could look like. A half round cardboard or plastic tube with a slot wide enough to fit the shaft of the lifter. I have a practice block I can play with, but the pistons are rusted in the cylinders. I'll try to get them free and start experimenting with some ideas.

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

A couple years ago I posted some information from a fella who I know very well who was involved in the development/testing of the Y-block in one of the "E" buildings on Oakwood Blvd. back in the day. He's now in his early 90's.   He explained how a fabricated trough of sort was slid in the cam tunnel to catch and remove the lifters as they were released. A tool was made that would "snare" the lifter and pivot such to allow it to be inserted along this tray, manipulated in such a way while being viewed from above and pulled up into the lifter bore perhaps with a magnet.  It's a story that lacked precise detail but the point is, cam and lifters were R & R'd in short order while the engine was still on the dyno. I have never attempted to see how this could be possible but perhaps some day I may have the opportunity to explore this. Just some food for thought.........................


64F100 57FAIRLANE500

It's a real shame about the lifters because they are like new, just broken in on the Comp Cam. I don't think I should risk using them on the new Isky cam. 

I'll try the super magnet to get the lifters out...wonder how it will be trying to get the new ones in with all the assembly lube on them?

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

Cliff

If that tool is for sale -PLEASE CONTACT ME !!!!!!

Oldmics@Yahoo.com

Every one says never use the old lifters on a new cam.  I'm sure it has been done with no bad effects, but!!!!


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Here is the tool

Anyone seen this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7teHiBlwcM

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Rono, with the engine on a stand, it can be done with one of those small "super" magnets on a telescoping wand. There is a learning curve getting the magnet to land on the lifter. If I had to do this again I would use the magnet and not pull the crank. Why not give it a try before pulling the crank? Hope this helps, JEFF...................


64F100 57FAIRLANE500

It can be done with a long armed magnet but is still difficult. I've seen people try to pass the magnet down through the lifter hole and bring them up that way. I would at minimum remove the crank. I couldn't be happier with this cam. It has a nice smooth idle with minimal supercharger surge. Starts great too. When you push on the gas it go's without lag. Great street blower cam in my book. 

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