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Old Mar 20, 2024 | 06:58 AM
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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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Old Mar 20, 2024 | 07:07 AM
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On my 81 the manual says to, with valve closed, adjust pushrod until lifter is fully collapsed and then back off 1 1/2 turns.



 
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Old Mar 21, 2024 | 01:58 AM
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one and a half turns is nine flats........ what i do is 8 flats , then tighten, this will give you exactly nine flats.
 
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Of course aftermarket pushrods may have a different thread pitch, so there's that to consider.
 
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