Do I need to replace my lifters?
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Do I need to replace my lifters?
I just installed a TSP cam 228/228 .588/.588 112 LSA. The car ran great for the first couple of cycles. I got in it to take it out to have it programmed and I am hearing a loud clicking. Rockers are torqued properly but there are several cylinders where the rocker can be moved up and down. I took it for a ride anyway to see if they would "pump up," but no luck. I also checked the length of the new pushrods, they are fine. Do I need to upgrade my lifters? What would have caused this? To much lift for stock parts?
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Re: Do I need to replace my lifters? (RU Torch Red)
hmmm. did you make sure none of the pushrods were bent?
edit> I see now you said you checked the pushrod length.
[Modified by Flyin'Brian, 4:11 PM 2/10/2004]
edit> I see now you said you checked the pushrod length.
[Modified by Flyin'Brian, 4:11 PM 2/10/2004]
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Re: Do I need to replace my lifters? (RU Torch Red)
i don't think i would be taking any rides! try retorking them again. call the place where you bought it at, maybe they had this problem before.
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Re: Do I need to replace my lifters? (Flyin'Brian)
To isolate the problem area, move a rocker that is loose when the valve is closed to one that is tight when the valve is closed and see if it becomes loose, if not then it is a lifter or pushrod problem.
If it is still loose then it is a rocker problem.
[Modified by Flyin'Brian, 4:26 PM 2/10/2004]
If it is still loose then it is a rocker problem.
[Modified by Flyin'Brian, 4:26 PM 2/10/2004]
