Lifter installation ??????????????????
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Lifter installation ??????????????????
Hey guy's I have a question on installing lifter in a 2013 twin cam 103ci.
I am going to be installing cam's, lifters, and new push rods.........
Here is my question, once the cam chest, oil pump, and cam's are removed can the new lifter's be installed from the underside with out removing the tappet cover's ?
I realize they need to line up with the alignment pin, just wondering if I could save some time by installing from the underside before cam's go back in ?
Thanks for your replies ............
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I am going to be installing cam's, lifters, and new push rods.........
Here is my question, once the cam chest, oil pump, and cam's are removed can the new lifter's be installed from the underside with out removing the tappet cover's ?
I realize they need to line up with the alignment pin, just wondering if I could save some time by installing from the underside before cam's go back in ?
Thanks for your replies ............
Live Free = Ride Free............
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Originally Posted by californiafatbob
I realize they need to line up with the alignment pin.
Not much compared to total man hours and cost for the project? Smart to ask though; asking definitely save you some time.
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Not gonna happen. When you put the new ones in, make sure they are seated correctly to where they are not able to turn/rotate (those anti-rotational pins are very important). I checked mine a few times at different heights (by rotating the cams...the lifters will go up and down as the cam lobes rotate) before I was satisfied enough to bolt the covers back on
Some people say to soak the lifters before installing them, some say don't. I didn't soak mine
Some people say to soak the lifters before installing them, some say don't. I didn't soak mine
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Lifter Install...............
Not gonna happen. When you put the new ones in, make sure they are seated correctly to where they are not able to turn/rotate (those anti-rotational pins are very important). I checked mine a few times at different heights (by rotating the cams...the lifters will go up and down as the cam lobes rotate) before I was satisfied enough to bolt the covers back on
Some people say to soak the lifters before installing them, some say don't. I didn't soak mine
Some people say to soak the lifters before installing them, some say don't. I didn't soak mine
So when you started the engine did you get any lifter noise until they pumped up ?????
Thanks again..........
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Yes, the valve train will rattle like a thrashing machine for a minute or so while the lifters pump up. I don't soak mine either.
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But I fully expect them to make some extra noise at first. Seems that's the norm for new lifters
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