Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) - Page 2

astikhossw · 01-15-2014, 03:15 PM

I think once a year I'm going to send them back to have them scoped for cracks as a preventive item.

Bobby Fazio · 05-26-2019, 11:50 AM

Is Smith still doing lifters?

SSDiv6 · 05-26-2019, 04:53 PM

In lieu of Smith Lifters, I would recommend PPPC, Trend or Ferrea tool steel lifters.

Joe Marcinowski · 05-27-2019, 06:46 AM

Bobby, check your PM's

Larry Hill · 05-27-2019, 07:57 AM

Agree on the PPPC lifters

sammy pizzolato · 05-27-2019, 11:45 AM

Tool steel is the way to go.don't take the chance on the other lifters.they destroyed my new Motor.

Bobby Fazio · 05-27-2019, 09:20 PM

Who else works the HR lifters? Is Sherman still around?

RJ Sledge · 05-28-2019, 10:41 AM

I just lost cam with Trend TS lifters, never made a pass in competition, just break in time in my shop. Camshaft design wise was the same as earlier builds 200lbs seat pressure 380lbs open. Caught it before it really went south, can save camshaft with touch up, lifters have a weird looking pattern on them. Rehone with fresh rings and try again.

Going PPPC and camshaft coating per customer request.

I have never had any issues with Schubeck lifters or Smith
Bros but maybe I just got lucky, I do believe camshaft lobe design and correct lash and pressure has a lot to do with failure rate.

RJ

Dan Fahey · 05-28-2019, 11:31 AM

What Engines that seem to have this Lifter issue?

D

Bruce Noland · 05-28-2019, 11:33 AM

I could not get PPPC for my latest build and had to go with Trend but it is a very good idea to have your camshafts polished and still do a low spring pressure break in.

01-15-2014, 03:15 PM	#11
astikhossw Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: moreno valley Ca Posts: 264 Likes: 2 Liked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) I think once a year I'm going to send them back to have them scoped for cracks as a preventive item. __________________ 7015 E/SA Sooner Storm

05-26-2019, 11:50 AM	#12
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,377 Likes: 1,146 Liked 3,494 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) Is Smith still doing lifters? __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

05-26-2019, 04:53 PM	#13
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) In lieu of Smith Lifters, I would recommend PPPC, Trend or Ferrea tool steel lifters.

05-27-2019, 06:46 AM	#14
Joe Marcinowski Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 201 Likes: 690 Liked 33 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) Bobby, check your PM's __________________ Joe Marcinowski 3377 STK

05-27-2019, 07:57 AM	#15
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,278 Likes: 1,636 Liked 9,456 Times in 1,957 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) Agree on the PPPC lifters __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

05-27-2019, 11:45 AM	#16
sammy pizzolato Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: houma louisiana Posts: 432 Likes: 52 Liked 56 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) Tool steel is the way to go.don't take the chance on the other lifters.they destroyed my new Motor. Last edited by sammy pizzolato; 05-27-2019 at 11:49 AM.

05-27-2019, 09:20 PM	#17
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,377 Likes: 1,146 Liked 3,494 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) Who else works the HR lifters? Is Sherman still around? __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

05-28-2019, 10:41 AM	#18
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 752 Likes: 377 Liked 248 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) I just lost cam with Trend TS lifters, never made a pass in competition, just break in time in my shop. Camshaft design wise was the same as earlier builds 200lbs seat pressure 380lbs open. Caught it before it really went south, can save camshaft with touch up, lifters have a weird looking pattern on them. Rehone with fresh rings and try again. Going PPPC and camshaft coating per customer request. I have never had any issues with Schubeck lifters or Smith Bros but maybe I just got lucky, I do believe camshaft lobe design and correct lash and pressure has a lot to do with failure rate. RJ

05-28-2019, 11:31 AM	#19
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 180 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) What Engines that seem to have this Lifter issue? D

05-28-2019, 11:33 AM	#20
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Contact info for Smith Machine (Lifters) I could not get PPPC for my latest build and had to go with Trend but it is a very good idea to have your camshafts polished and still do a low spring pressure break in. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK Last edited by Bruce Noland; 05-28-2019 at 11:44 AM.