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Lightweight Valve Lifter Tappet – 18.5g for 196cc Clone
Lightweight Clone Valve Tappet Lifter
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Lightweight Valve Lifter Tappet – 18.5g for 196cc Clone

Part Number: 138190013-LW
Online Price: $5.99
Lightweight Valve Lifter Tappet – 18.5g for 196cc Clone, Predator 212, Tillotson, Ducar
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Description

Lightweight Valve Lifter Tappet – 18.5g Drop-In for Clone 196cc, Predator 212, Tillotson, Ducar & More


These lightweight replacement valve lifter tappets are designed to meet minimum weight rule requirements (18g) in many 196cc and 212cc small engine racing classes. While most stock lifters must be custom lightened by a race shop, these lifters come in at an average of 18.5g, making them race-ready and ideal for competitive builds.


Compatible with a wide range of Honda GX200-based clone engines, including:

  • Clone 196cc 6.5hp
  • Predator 212 (Hemi & Non-Hemi)
  • Ducar 196 & 212
  • Tillotson 196R, 212R, and 225RS
  • Box Stock 196 clone engines

Whether you're blueprinting a Box Stock class engine or building for open performance, these lifters offer precision tolerances, reliable durability, and the convenience of drop-in installation.


Tappet Specifications:

  • Average Weight: 18.5g
  • Average Length: 1.366 in
  • Head Diameter: 0.925 in


Key Benefits:

  • Race-legal weight without additional machining
  • Precision-fit replacement for most 196cc/212cc clone engines
  • Ideal for Box Stock, Open, or Claimer class builds
  • Drop-in convenience saves time and machine shop costs

Upgrade your valvetrain with confidence using these lightweight, rule-compliant tappets engineered for high-performance small block racing engines.


AKRA 2020 Rules for Lifters:

Lifter Head Dia .915" min with no visible modification. Weight check lifters are 18 grams min, and pushrods are 9 grams min. Machining to the bottom of the lifter allowed. The bottom must remain flat. It must be mated bottom to bottom at tech to a known stock lifter. No other machining allows to lifter allowed. The weight rule still applies. 


NKA 2020 Rules for Lifters:

40.4.23: Lifters

40.4.23.1: Length: 1.350"-1.390"

40.4.23.2: Outside Diameter: .935" maximum

40.4.23.3: Minimum Weight: 18 grams

FAQ

Q1: What engines are these valve lifters compatible with?
A: These lifters fit a wide range of small block clone engines, including:

  • Clone 196cc
  • Predator 212 (Hemi and Non-Hemi)
  • Ducar 196 & 212
  • Tillotson 196R, 212R, and 225RS
  • Box Stock 196 race engines


Q2: Do these lifters meet racing class minimum weight rules?
A: Yes, they average 18.5g, making them legal in most classes that require a minimum lifter weight of 18g.


Q3: Do I need to machine these to meet weight specs?
A: No. Unlike many stock lifters that require weight reduction, these come pre-machined to race-legal weight—ready to install.


Q4: Are these lifters legal for Box Stock and Clone classes?
A: Yes, as long as your class allows drop-in lifters that meet the minimum weight rule. Always confirm with your racing organization's rulebook.


Q5: What are the physical specs of the lifter?
A:

  • Average Weight: 18.5g
  • Average Length: 1.366 in
  • Head Diameter: 0.925 in

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