Technical Flathead cam

I have messed with flat heads on and off for 50 plus years and a visitor at my place came by and asked a question if a Isky 404 cam could be ran with Johnson flat tappets. The cam was designed to run radius tappets which are no longer avaliable. A question I could not anwser. Any input here?

 

Smart ass answer: "Not for very long"! However, a probably much better answer would be to check with Ron at ISKY for advice &/or solutions to the problem.

 

Cam grinder Pete in CA can make up a set of radius lifters for this cam. Yes, you need to use these or it will wipe out everything.

 

Do you know Petes phone no?

 

I have his email. He goes by Pete1 on the HAMB. I'll PM you.

 

Pete is in WA. He is the best. You can also try dale here on the Hamb. He goes by bored&stroked. He is friends with Pete and can reach him.