Hydraulic lifter ?
Instructor
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From: Orlando Florida
Duke, my favorite method for lifters is to fill a coffee can full of motor oil and let the lifters soak in the oil a day(or two) before i am ready to install them. also use plenty of assembly lube on the cam lobes
Robin
Robin
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i would think the more oil the better....can't see how getting them "primed" first would cause any problems....what does the repair manual say???
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by Robin7TFour
Duke, my favorite method for lifters is to fill a coffee can full of motor oil and let the lifters soak in the oil a day(or two) before i am ready to install them. also use plenty of assembly lube on the cam lobes
Robin
Robin
don't worry much about the bearing surfaces of the cam because starting from the first bearing, it will wipe most off them. Just make sure that there's a coating on the bearing surface that covers 360 degrees with no dry spots.
Same applies to the cam lobes, but there you need to really goop them up. Don't be shy here! Same with the lifters. Goop them up too. Even if they are soaked with oil (as they will be if soaked in it!) and it seems the grease won't stick to the bottom of the lifter. Don't be shy, again. You can't have too much lube here! Not gonna happen.
Burning Brakes
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From: Grants Pass Oregon
Lifters
Originally Posted by Robin7TFour
Duke, my favorite method for lifters is to fill a coffee can full of motor oil and let the lifters soak in the oil a day(or two) before i am ready to install them. also use plenty of assembly lube on the cam lobes
Robin
Robin
Exactly, tried and true!
