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Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna.

Posted By: 70satelliteguy

Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/28/16 08:50 PM

I had a loose lifter bore in my Mega block last winter after 8 seasons of use and had a local shop install a bushing to fix the problem.All the other bores seem to be ok. It seemed to fix the problem(tightened it up) but I noticed that my oil pressure was a little low on the return road(10-15 lbs last year.The car ran good.
I am getting ready to put motor back in for this year and noticed that the lifter bore is loose again!!!There is obvious wear near the bottom of the bronze bushing. I am thinking that it was installed incorrectly.
Where in Central Pennsylvania can I get someone to do this correctly?
Thanks Mike
Posted By: farmboy

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/28/16 09:52 PM

I probably done a hundred blocks, and to my knowledge, none ever loosened up. Have you checked if there was an issue with the cam, that may be causing the wear. Those bronze bushings rarely wear out.
Posted By: Stanton

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/28/16 11:47 PM

Isn't Barton in Pennsylvania ????
Posted By: fast68plymouth

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/28/16 11:53 PM

I'm pretty sure that whoever shady dell(state college area)is hooked up with has a CNC block machine.
Posted By: The Shadow

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 12:48 AM

You dont need to re machine to replace a bushing.
Maybe the honed it too much
Posted By: AndyF

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 01:14 AM

I'm wondering if you don't have a problem with that particular cam lobe or cylinder. Might have something going on with the valve spring or rocker arm or such.
Posted By: 70satelliteguy

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 01:18 AM

Don't think it was a problem with the cam as it has been in the motor for 7 years prior without issue. Machine shop always goes over my springs every year and the rockers are Jesel 1.7 that are only 2 years old.What should I look for that would send up red flags?
Are there different types of bushings that they can replace this one with? Maybe one more durable?
Mike
















Posted By: The Shadow

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 01:35 AM

The bushings should be a nickle bronze or ampco 45 (trade name)
Is the bushing the same colour/shade?
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Posted By: Jimi_Vignogna

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 02:54 PM

it may be when the lifter bore was machined the end mill could have had a burr or have been dull. i had this happen before on a chevrolet the end mill was dull and actually drilled .002" bigger so i ordered bushings from bhj with a bigger od. that engine has been is a street/strip car for 6 years no problems.
Posted By: 70satelliteguy

Re: Lifter bore bushing trouble? Help in Penna. - 03/29/16 03:53 PM

"The bushings should be a nickle bronze or ampco 45 (trade name)
Is the bushing the same colour/shade?"

The bushing is bronze colored.
It was much tighter when installed last year.

"ordered bushings from bhj with a bigger od"
Jim could you elaborate who bhi is so I could check things out with them?
Mike

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