<VV> Replacing lifters

[James Cuneo]

So while replacing lifters I noticed one rocker arm was loose. I have roller rockers  with locks, it was tight and had not loosened. The rocker end of the custom length push rod had worn down to the oil squirt hole, about .210 inches. That's a lot. It appeared to have not been rotating. Lifter base was flat but no signs of abnormal wear. Found push rod blocked by small piece of crud. No oil to rocker, makes sense.

Now I know where very fine sparklies in the oil were coming from.

Replaced lifter and temporary standard push rod and all is quiet.

Need 1 new custom length push rod, any suggestions?

Jim


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From: Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 11:14 AM
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Replacing lifters

I agree.

Removing all rocker studs at once invites trouble.

Frank DuVal

> On Jul 15, 2016, at 6:15 AM, Joel McGregor via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
> I would use the same procedure as replacing push rod tube o-rings and just do 2 at a time and only remove the rocker studs.  Many people including myself have done this countless times and never had any issues.
> Joel
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: VirtualVairs [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of James Cuneo via VirtualVairs
> Subject: <VV> Replacing lifters
>
> Hello,
>
> I am replacing all lifters. Should I untorque all head  nuts or just the rocker studs? I have copper head gaskets and do not want to warp heads.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jim Norcal  turbo 140 corsa
>
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