[Chevelle-list] SB lifter question

[John Nasta]

Hi everybody,

Unfortunately I have what seems to be a collapsed lifter in my 69 El  
Camino. If I try to adjust it, I can turn it until it stops tapping,  
and then when I try to go the additional quarter turn, it starts  
tapping again.

My question is, does the year of the block matter, or are all SBC  
lifters basically the same? It is a 1958 283 engine block. Most auto  
parts store computers only go back to 1968. What was the last year for  
the 283?

I need to buy my parts and I want to make sure there aren't any  
problems/surprises.

I looked up the 1958 283 engine specs here. It says:

Valve Lift Zero Lash: Intake: .398 Exhaust: .398

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/628.cfm

Also my parts list is:

intake gasket set
sillycone
valve cover gasket set
oil & filter
lifter set (may as well change them all)

Am I missing anything?

Thanks,
John Nasta


Thanks