Can you replace solid lifters with hydraulic lifters?

[Cadcom]

I have a 350 in a truck I recently acquired that has a solid lifter cam in it. It’s starting to get a little “tappy” and needs adjusting. The previous owner has no idea who makes the cam or any specs. I’m going to have to pull the cam to try and identify it. I would like to avoid that if possible and was wondering if anyone knows (for sure) if you can replace solid lifters with hydraulic lifters on a solid lifter cam? This is not a roller cam.

dragracer BillsCamino sniper22 any of you guys know?

 

[jpm2953]

Why not just adjust lash?

 

[Cadcom]

Why not just adjust lash?

I have no idea of the specs of this cam. If I did I’d do just that.

 

[BillsCamino]

Nope
Lobe profiles on a solid lifter cam are different than ones on a hyd cam.
I'd try setting the lash at .004-.006 cold

The Basics of Setting and Adjusting Valve Lash

Learn how proper valve lash can effect engine performance and go through a step-by-step tutorial on valve lash adjustment.

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[Cadcom]

Nope
Lobe profiles on a solid lifter cam are different than ones on a hyd cam.
I'd try setting the lash at .004-.006 cold

The Basics of Setting and Adjusting Valve Lash

Learn how proper valve lash can effect engine performance and go through a step-by-step tutorial on valve lash adjustment.

www.onallcylinders.com

I guess I should pull the valve covers and see what it's set at currently to start.

 

[Asbestos]

Nope
Lobe profiles on a solid lifter cam are different than ones on a hyd cam.
I'd try setting the lash at .004-.006 cold

The Basics of Setting and Adjusting Valve Lash

Learn how proper valve lash can effect engine performance and go through a step-by-step tutorial on valve lash adjustment.

www.onallcylinders.com

If I needed a car to go, you’d be on my speed dial.

 

[sniper22]

Adjust them with it running, after you warm it up. Loosen each on until it rattles a little, the slowly tighten it back until it stops then go 1/2 round tighter.

 

[Ken Ford]

I have no idea of the specs of this cam. If I did I’d do just that.

Cold lash should be pretty universal.

 

[Ken Ford]

Adjust them with it running, after you warm it up. Loosen each on until it rattles a little, the slowly tighten it back until it stops then go 1/2 round tighter.

Done that a few times back in the day.

 

[fslc94]

Negative