Converting 1952 263 to solid lifter valve train.
I am in need of your expertise and possibly wisdom with wrapping up my 1952 Buick 263 rebuild. The motor has been professionally machined and balanced, .080 overbore with egge pistons, here in Boise, ID. (engine is mated to dynaflow) (Have an original dual compound intake for the build)
I sent out the cam to have it ground by a reputable Buick restorer in Ohio. He suggested a 3/4 race grind and at his suggestion it was ground for solid lifters. New springs, valves including stainless steel exhaust valves, valve seals, and valve guides were also purchased.
Short story is that the valve pushrods (for solids) that he sent were too long, probably meant for the the taller 248 block. Am I down the wrong path converting to the solid lifters. Unfortunately the cam is already ground for solid lifters. Will the rocker assembly from a hydraulic-lifter 263 work with solid lifter configuration? Can the valve pushrod ends be removed the rods shortened and ends reinstalled?
Thanks in advance for your time, Boise50.
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Rocker Arms are different?
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The rocker arms are different you will need the whole set. I have a friend that has Buick straight 8 parts he may have what you need, he doesnt use a PC but here his phone number is --
1-818-353-4303 Frank
Been working on the house so haven't been near the Buick. What's different about the hydraulic vs. solids rocker arm? I am still waiting on the correct length valve pushrods from Ohio.