L98 Correct Roller lifter placement ?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
L98 Correct Roller lifter placement ?
Hi,my heads are on and now im installing the new lifters !!!
there are 2 ways i can put the lifters on :
The lifters have a little hole for oil i guess,the hole its just in one side ...and i dont know
if the hole has to face the front of the engine ? or looking at the windshield ?
I guess the oil flow comes from the windshield side so my guess is that the right way its the small hole facing to the windshield,to the rear of the engine ..
anyone can confirm this ?
thanks !
there are 2 ways i can put the lifters on :
The lifters have a little hole for oil i guess,the hole its just in one side ...and i dont know
if the hole has to face the front of the engine ? or looking at the windshield ?
I guess the oil flow comes from the windshield side so my guess is that the right way its the small hole facing to the windshield,to the rear of the engine ..
anyone can confirm this ?
thanks !
Le Mans Master
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From: Dublin CA
I believe there is a groove in the lifter hole to allow the oil to surround the lifter, so it should not make a difference. Place you finger in the lifter hole and see if you can feel anything. If not then look for a hole for the oil to enter and align the lifter with this hole.
Team Owner
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From: Bergen County, NJ Democrats, doing for the country what they did for Michigan
Do you have the retainers and spider? They only fit one way. the flat parts run lengthwise with the car. Do NOT put them in without the retainers and spider.
I didn't have a chance to take pics for you.
I didn't have a chance to take pics for you.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Valparaiso
jsup !
Yes i have the retainers and the spider !
and i tried them today and i put the retainers just to test
and they can be installed both ways ,yes they worked both ways
hole facing front ...hole facing rear....
but i want to know the correct positioning ...if there is a correct positioning
Yes i have the retainers and the spider !
and i tried them today and i put the retainers just to test
and they can be installed both ways ,yes they worked both ways
hole facing front ...hole facing rear....
but i want to know the correct positioning ...if there is a correct positioning
Race Director
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jsup !
Yes i have the retainers and the spider !
and i tried them today and i put the retainers just to test
and they can be installed both ways ,yes they worked both ways
hole facing front ...hole facing rear....
but i want to know the correct positioning ...if there is a correct positioning
Yes i have the retainers and the spider !
and i tried them today and i put the retainers just to test
and they can be installed both ways ,yes they worked both ways
hole facing front ...hole facing rear....
but i want to know the correct positioning ...if there is a correct positioning
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