Butterfinger Member Aug 11, 2006 74 1 8 Washington Jun 12, 2011 #1 Jun 12, 2011 #1 I've soaked my new lifters overnight, does it mater which way the oil opening on the lifter is facing when slide into the block? It can be either up or down, with the spider retainer in place. Is one way better than the other?
I've soaked my new lifters overnight, does it mater which way the oil opening on the lifter is facing when slide into the block? It can be either up or down, with the spider retainer in place. Is one way better than the other?
Butterfinger Member Aug 11, 2006 74 1 8 Washington Jun 15, 2011 #2 Jun 15, 2011 #2 I'm assuming it doesn't matter up or down, I was thinking maybe one way was better than the other.
5 50lxtacy New Member Mar 15, 2011 16 0 1 Jun 15, 2011 #3 Jun 15, 2011 #3 Face the orifice up it allows any air to bleed out better
Rick 91GT Mustang Master Nov 29, 1999 9,692 95 99 PA Jun 16, 2011 #4 Jun 16, 2011 #4 I prefer to face them towards the head keep hot oil away from the intake...
Rick 91GT Mustang Master Nov 29, 1999 9,692 95 99 PA Jun 16, 2011 #5 Jun 16, 2011 #5 Does it matter no...i also pump the lifters up with my fingers as well...lube the bores good with assembly lube
Does it matter no...i also pump the lifters up with my fingers as well...lube the bores good with assembly lube