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YELLOW 94

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When installing new lifters do you let them soke oil.

later
Orlie
 
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:OT:

Your car sounds beautiful [atleast the engine].
Is that on the stock block?!
 

final5-0

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I don't

Grady
 

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I've heard debate on this over the years. I didn't soak mine since they get pumped up by oil when you prime the engine anyway. All I did was give them a nice coating and drop them into the bores.
 

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i soaked mine in some 20W oil overnight
 

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I soaked mine too, not sure if it even helps, but the peace of mind is enough for me.
 
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zZsKyZz said:
:OT:

Your car sounds beautiful [atleast the engine].
Is that on the stock block?!
Click to expand...


The block is balanced, probe industries pistons, forged, fly cut for trick flow heads. Other than that yes.


Thanks for the lifter info.


later
Orlie
 

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I suspect some may be attempting to fill the lifter to help with
valve adjustment

Like some said ... you could prime the pump

I just dipped em in a large butter dish filled with oil

As for valve adjustment ........
Whether full or empty ... zero lash is zero lash
or
Preload ... if you prefer

Grady
 
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