Originally Posted by Pacnorthcuda
Originally Posted by Chief
I disagree.. The follower has different contact area which alters where on the lobe you are measuring..
Look at this degree tool kit, specifically the followers. You will see what I'm talking about.

Degree Tool Kit

Dave


An issue with flat tappets, yes. Not with rollers.


Roller wheel size has a large impact on transferred motion from the lobe. Most lobe catalogs address this.

"use it 'till it breaks, replace as needed"