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: Lifters Not Rotating !?! ***Update***


Jeff65SS
Jul 11th, 04, 10:07 PM
After replacing the three non rotating lifters with new lifters I now have three very slowly rotating intake lifters. In fact, one lifter only rotates when off idel (about 1300+). I guess as long as they are rotating thats way better than not at all!

The lifters I used to replace the old ones are the micro-lube style that have the small oil hole in the bottom.

Its my guess that this is as good as its gonna be with this set up and next year a roller is in my future (at least I will be able to sleep at night!).

The lifters I removed showed no signs of going flat so I'm relieved to say the least.

Any guesses why a new lifter would rotate in place of the ones I removed that looked new? I compared the bottoms of the new against the old with a straight edge and couldn't tell any eyeball differenece.

Anyway this motor has more torque than I guessed it would and I'm very pleased with the way it runs, really nails you in the seat whenever you want to! :D

Jeff

Schurkey
Jul 11th, 04, 11:11 PM
Any chance there's varnish or other crap in the lifter bore? Too much friction might bind 'em up.

novaman
Jul 12th, 04, 12:19 AM
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