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Is roller lifter technology more durable than standard flat tappet design?

April 26, 2017design durable flat lifter roller standard tappet Technology

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Is roller lifter technology more durable than standard flat tappet design?

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Roller lifter technology is more durable than standard flat tappet designs. There are two reasons for this. First the profile of the camshaft is very gentle and allows for smoother operation. Second, the roller lifter rolls over the camshaft lobes instead of sliding across them.