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My 351 SVO block has no holes in the valley for the spider to hold the lifters in place. Why would this be? Also I know its a roller block because I confirm casting number and specs with SVT. Are my only options making the holes or just buying the over priced Crane Cams set-up?

Also should I go mechnical lifters or hydraulic

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Posts: 2039 | From: Rocklin | Registered: Oct 2004  |  :
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dont the lifters on the link bars on them to hold them?
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You don't have a SVO block if the holes are missing. They all come with provisions for roller cams.

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Originally posted by JohnB:
You don't have a SVO block if the holes are missing. They all come with provisions for roller cams.
Difinately a SVO Block, stamp plus called and got the production date and information

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Posts: 2039 | From: Rocklin | Registered: Oct 2004  |  :
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Either get the holes drilled & tapped for the spider bar or use retrofit lifters.

SVO/R block are a pretty penny to get fully machined.
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If the bosses are there, drill and tap them yourself. Not a big deal, just trial fit the lifter spider, mark the holes, and get busy.
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I know the guy before me had a fuel injection set-up, I guess he used the retro fit lifters???

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