An enigma insues...

[XfireZ51]

When Pete told me about this, I pulled out the GVD heads I have to check. Basically the top of the 2 lifters on either side of the cam bearing surface and the bearing surface should be nearly one continuous plane. Should be able to slide fingernail from
lifter to bearing and then back onto next lifter with hardly a hangup.

[LGAFF]

If you recall I picked up a motor cheap from 8upZR1 who pulled the LT-5 after the car would not run properly. I am guessing the afore mentioned issue was his problem.....along with cutting the intake gasket surface too thin.

We will know in the next month or so if this was the issue.

[WB9MCW]

Hey PETE

Did ya ever know about that Gyro Stand on Ashland?

Have you ever been by it?

I did a "Pete the Greek" google and found it -- right here in Chicago of all things.

Guess it just proves that Chi-Town has at least one of everything.

You should get a photo of you and da Z in front of it someday.

That would be KOOL.

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A giant picture of pressed lamb on Pete the Greek's sign lets you know where the joint's specialty lies. The gyros here win the award for succulence, teeming with onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce, the meat cooked to perfection. Pete also makes a mean cheeseburger, complete with home-cut fries. The hot dogs do a Chicagoan proud, with a perfectly steamed bun, all the trimmings and no ketchup to be found near the dog. Breakfast at this Greek-owned spot (like you didn't know that) includes the staples: sausage, eggs, breakfast sandwiches and omelets served fast with loads of hot coffee. None of these options exceed $10.

This newer brick-and-glass storefront, located next to a gas station, provides ample seating for folks who want to have a seat and savor their breakfast or lunch, with counter seating surrounding the main dining room?perfect for gazing out onto the street while eating.

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This place has the best gyro. We learned about it from working nearby and we come whenever we get the gyros craving. I don't care much for fast food or gyros, but this place makes it worth it. The owners have friendly service and are attentive to customers' needs.

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312-243-6199 >> I called there and they still go by the same name. However Pete sold to the present owner many years ago so no Pete anymore.

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BTW Paul congrats on getting the Z going again -- sorry about all the "Pete stuff" not trying to hijack your thread here. LOL -- Glad to see the symphony of the LT-5 is rumbling once again south of the I-80 line.

[Pete]

I would use the 2nd from left.
The 3rd from left sits deeper into the hole/bore and will not work with regrind cams unless you go with longer valves or stock cams.

Anyway i would go with 2nd from left and be done.

I thought Mellings were made in the USA at least the box says
Made in the USA, WTF

Pete

[XfireZ51]

When doing the upgrade to my motor this winter, I bought a new set of Sealed Power lifters from Rock Auto. Marc H had suggested that and they were less expensive than the Melling. However, when Pete tried insalling them with the regrind intake cams, there wasn't enough pre-load. I sent the SP lifters back and bought the Mellings. The heads are GVD heads with new valves, not sure whether new valve seats were cut but the Mellings are working just fine.

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Dyno,

Pete may be able to provide pics. We didn't take any altho there was some difference between the Sealed Power and Melling lifters.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Yes,the ones Dom bought were the 3rd one from left.
Had the coating on the top and the plunger was different from the OE.
Never seen the 4th from left.

Pete