<VV> Snap rings for lifters

[Mark Durham]

Seth, the only purpose for any type of retainer is to keep the lifter together until it is installed. Once in place the lifter stays together due to the preload you put when you adjust the lifters. So even if a wire falls out, it causes no problems with the engine, only for the mechanic the next time the engine is taken apart. You could install snap rings, I have seen them, they should stay in place regardless if the snap ring fits in the groove as they only have a load on them out of the engine and a snap ring applies more force against the groove by virtue of its design. But, they are not needed. Mark Durham Hauser Idaho
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Sethracer at aol.com wrote:

>Has anybody replaced the bent wire retainers in a set of new lifters with  
>real snap-rings -the kind that demand a set of snap ring pliers to  
>install/remove? I have, at times found the bent wire pieces in the pan,  never a 
>snap-ring. Is the groove in the lifter shaped correctly to receive a  snap ring 
>edge, or is it "too" round, made to accept only the round shape  of the 
>wire. Any thoughts on doing this? - Seth  Emerson
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