<VV> lifters

[Harry Yarnell]

The mantra is never use new lifters or camshaft on used mating surfaces. 
BUT....
Now, why are you replacing the lifter? Noisy? Corvair lifters have a 
tendency to clatter til filled more than other cars, but they usually shut 
up within a few miles.
If the lifter(s) are varnished up, some chemical additive may help. Key word 
here is 'may'.
But if you REALLY want to replace the lifter(s) without taking out 
(replacing) the cam, be my guest. Whatdaya got to loose? the cam? The 
lifter? You'll have to split the case anyway. Maybe you'll get lucky, and 
everything will be fine.
Harry Yarnell
Perryman Garage and Orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rgubser at zoomtown.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 6:43 PM
Subject: <VV> lifters


>I bought 2 new lifters from a "large Eastern Corvair parts supplier". I 
>want to replace what I think are some weak/stuck ones in my Spyder.  (I 
>haven't pulled the pushrods to check them yet, either.) The new lifters 
>came with a note warning me not to use the new lifters on a used camshaft 
>because rapid wear may occur. Now, I've heard never to put a used lifter on 
>any other cam lobe, but I always thought you could use new lifters on any 
>camshaft, new or used. True? I'm sure not going to replace the camshaft on 
>a good running car because a clicking lifter! Thanks for any input.
>
>
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