Hydralic lifters

[rcvivian]

I have my motor apart and I'm inspecting all the components for wear. When I check out my old lifters, should I be able to compress them? I don't plan on using them, I'm just curious since they don't seem to compress.

 

[motorman]

I have my motor apart and I'm inspecting all the components for wear. When I check out my old lifters, should I be able to compress them? I don't plan on using them, I'm just curious since they don't seem to compress.

if they are full of oil it take a lot of pressure to "bleed them down" that is why i post never fill hyd lifter with oil before you install them as you will have trouble setting the "preload" because the pushrod seat will not move down

 

[rcvivian]

Motorman,

Thanks for the quick reply and great advise. Now it's back to putting this back together.

Ray