presoak lifters?
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That's about it.... about all it does, is make them quit clattering sooner at initial startup.
It's more important to wash them in solvent, to get any dirt or remainig machining chips or whatever out of them.
It's more important to wash them in solvent, to get any dirt or remainig machining chips or whatever out of them.
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That's about it.... about all it does, is make them quit clattering sooner at initial startup.
It's more important to wash them in solvent, to get any dirt or remainig machining chips or whatever out of them.
That's about it.... about all it does, is make them quit clattering sooner at initial startup.
It's more important to wash them in solvent, to get any dirt or remainig machining chips or whatever out of them.
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Car: 1991 RS Camaro (Jet Black)
Engine: 95 383 CI (6.3) LT1
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I always do, I heard this is how you prime them. I take a coffee can and a quart of whatever oil im gonna use and throw them in there for a day.
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Car: 83 POS monte carlo 2015 chevy P/U
Engine: 92 5.7 tpi 5.3
Transmission: 700r4 6L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.42 too high
i never presoak the lifters.
i clean them, use assembly lube on them, put them in & set the lash. just before the motor goes in i always preoil the motor by filling it with oil, putting the filter on, have someone work the drill while i slowly turn the motor over by hand a minimum of 8 full crankshaft turns.
just before first startup i disable the ignition & spin it over with the starter for 10-15 seconds, re-enable the ignition & start it up. i have done around 75 small block chevys this way & i have never had any lifter noise, cam problems or needed to re-adjust the lifters.
i clean them, use assembly lube on them, put them in & set the lash. just before the motor goes in i always preoil the motor by filling it with oil, putting the filter on, have someone work the drill while i slowly turn the motor over by hand a minimum of 8 full crankshaft turns.
just before first startup i disable the ignition & spin it over with the starter for 10-15 seconds, re-enable the ignition & start it up. i have done around 75 small block chevys this way & i have never had any lifter noise, cam problems or needed to re-adjust the lifters.
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Car: 1989 GTA Nighthawk
Engine: 389 CID TPI
Transmission: TCI 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.23
Vader is correct that is the correct way to prepare new lifters. Not preparing them can result in some problems like bent pushrods. Pre-oiling the engine is a very good idea as well.
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 383 w/Holley Stealth Ram
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
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i know the lifters that i buy from my engine builder, if you soak them before install it voids the warrenty. I use hydraulic rollers. just a thought might want to check with manufacture.
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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federal mogul i believe i can find out though if you really want to know.
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
Engine: 383 stealth ram, 305 tpi, 350 tbi, 5.3l
Transmission: T56, 700r4, 700r4, 4l460
thats very odd, i thought that you had to soak all lifters before install to pre oil them. i usually leave them in a can over night to soak
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Car: 1984 Z28 camaro HO Gun metal Gray
Engine: 305,L69 H.O. rebuilt
Transmission: 700R4
Just installed set of crane lifters and cam and the instructions stated it was not nessesssary to pre-soak the lifters before instaltion. I poured some oil over them anyways.
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
Engine: 383 stealth ram, 305 tpi, 350 tbi, 5.3l
Transmission: T56, 700r4, 700r4, 4l460
i really need to start reading instructions
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A better way to do it is by taking a pushrod, forcing the lifter down against the spring, then taking a squirt oil can, put the end into the lifter (hole on the side) and pump it up. You can "feel" the lifter pump up by doing this. This guarantees the lifter is oiled. Pre-soaking doesn't do that. Then I use a dab of white grease on the bottom and dip it in oil, (I use Melling lube on the cam). Do the adjustment by the exhaust opens, adjust the intake and intake closes adjust the exhaust method and you're done.
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