Re: HYDRAULIC LIFTERS: TO SOAK OR NOT TO SOAK
[Re: ROADRCR]
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10/24/09 10:00 PM
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Chris2581
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We've always put them in a clean large coffee can full of oil and let'em soak,never had any problems this way.
Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: HYDRAULIC LIFTERS: TO SOAK OR NOT TO SOAK
[Re: 70AARcuda]
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10/24/09 10:05 PM
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Rapid340
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Dont pump the up or cause the lifters to be filled with oil prior to installation. This will provide a benefit in the most critical window of time (initial startup - break in) where the maximum spring pressure will not be seen by the lobe/lifter interface because the the collapsed lifter is only partialy compressing the valve spring untill the running engine gradually pumps up the lifters. But more importantly, there is a good chance you will be holding valves open and wont be able to start quickly or worse (piston valve contact, coil bind).
Last edited by Rapid340; 10/25/09 09:08 AM.
1971 Factory Appearing Duster 340 11.000 @ 122 mph
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Re: HYDRAULIC LIFTERS: TO SOAK OR NOT TO SOAK
[Re: Chris2581]
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10/24/09 10:06 PM
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MoparforLife
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Most cam and lifter companies do not recommend presoaking. In fact advise against it.
Clean it, if it's Dirty. Oil it, if it Squeaks.
But: Don't fix it, if it Works!
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Re: HYDRAULIC LIFTERS: TO SOAK OR NOT TO SOAK
[Re: RapidRobert]
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10/25/09 12:33 AM
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torkrules
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Does anyone recommend taking apart the lifters for examination purposes?
me. The assembly line people who put em together have bad days & get sloppy. I take them apart, clean/inspect & lightly oil & reassemble. Cant assume anything these days.
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Re: HYDRAULIC LIFTERS: TO SOAK OR NOT TO SOAK
[Re: Crizila]
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10/25/09 08:03 AM
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therocks
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Ive always soaked mine.In 40 years never a problem.As for bending parts a solid lifter is stiffer than a hyd is.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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