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Hello, I'm ready to install the pushrods into my 81 shovel engine.
​​​​​​The hydroluc lifters were installed a while ago and blocks torqued down.
since then the lifters have totally collapsed and all oil is out.
Do they need to be primed or can I put the pushrods in and if so...how do I set them up

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Repost over in the Classic/Shovelhead section to get the right guys looking at your question.
 
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