You shouldn't have to adjust the valves every few thousand miles. 

Yes...They sound great...but I'm lazy!  I also don't like having to risk leaky valve covers every few thousand miles.  

Fnding quality hydraulic lifters, whether flat-tappet or roller, can be a problem. 

"Hard to beat the awesome sound of our solid lifter Y-blocks or a 289 High Performance."

Correct you are, but ...

There are 'special situations/occasions' where one desires to sneak up on the competition with stealth ...  

You perform your 'show me what you have' (under hood check), the install looks OEM and there is no excessive mechanical noise and then you proceed from there.

Can hide a lot of events in a roller.

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Hard to beat the awesome sound of our solid lifter Y-blocks or a 289 High Performance.

64F100 57FAIRLANE500

I also prefer hydraulic tappets (roller - anti-pump up and adjustable) on a street engine.

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Well, if I'm being honest....I kind of love hydraulic lifters!

"FORMER Bow-tie guy!"

I'm glad you saw the light ...

NAH! I am just funnin' with 'ya ...

I became obsessed with the 305/350 TPI at one time, but I sought professional help before buying one.

The SBC is a wonder, I will give them that.

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FORMER Bow-tie guy!  Not against them, and I fully understand why people love them...but variety is nice.  

And thanks for the photos, Ted...VERY helpful.  

What drives the fuel pump on a Y Block?  Does the pump arm ride on the cam or is there a pushrod or something?  I can't picture it and none of my reference material is helping out, much.

I must have LYB SYNDROME. Time to call the HOME for a reservation ...

Does the pump arm ride on the cam or is there a pushrod ...

We have a BOW-TIE GUY in our midst ...

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