Lifter replacement

CJim7

Getting ready to replace my lifters. Anybody have any tips or tricks? What about break-in. Anything i need to watch for inparticular. Man...i sound like a newbie :roll: 8)

Goose

Nothing special.. I just use one of the better assembly lubes or the one recommended by your cam/lifter mfr (I used white moly/lithium grease for years.. till someone told me it was bad? guess I got lucky on all those engines.. :mrgreen: ). then when you fire it you should let it run at about 2000 rpms for 10-15 minutes or so.. just dont let it get hot.

fuzz401

I always use the crane cam assy lube comes in a round container

fifesjeep

Are these lifters going to be used with a new cam? You can use a strong magnet to pull them out... unless the bottom is flared-out a little from wear.

ol' school power

fifesjeep wrote
unless the bottom is flared-out a little from wear.

If they are then the cam is toast.

CJim7

ol' school power wrote
fifesjeep wrote
unless the bottom is flared-out a little from wear.

If they are then the cam is toast.

LOL...one catastrophy at a time please :smile: :mrgreen:
Im "banking" on the cam being allright. I'll know when i start pulling lifters.
[prayer]Please God, let the cam be allright[/prayer]

Soylent_Green

The Off-Road Gods are fickle and cruel, and as such, they seldom answer prayers. In fact, they revel in your dismay as your worst nightmares come true.

CJim7

Soylent_Green wrote
The Off-Road Gods are fickle and cruel, and as such, they seldom answer prayers. In fact, they revel in your dismay as your worst nightmares come true.

Oh crap. I forgot about that :-|

Goose

Umm just curious, Why new lifters?? Or is this the plugged up lifter deal from another post (Ok yea I am too lazy to look it up! 8) ). Anyway if it's not that I have replaced lifters on old cams and had no problems..then again I have had it bite me right where it hurts most.. So in my twisted little world.. I figure If I have it torn down that far..in goes a new stick too.

CJim7

Goose wrote
Umm just curious, Why new lifters?? Or is this the plugged up lifter deal from another post (Ok yea I am too lazy to look it up! 8) ).

Anyway if it's not that I have replaced lifters on old cams and had no problems..then again I have had it bite me right where it hurts most.. So in my twisted little world.. I figure If I have it torn down that far..in goes a new stick too.

Yep, that would be the plugged up lifter deal from another post :t:
I hear what your saying. By all rights, i should just pull the motor and do a complete rebuild.