hydraulic Lifter

[captkid]

my service manual says i can break down the lifters clean them check them for wear and if all looks good, fill half way with oil, reassemble and we are back in business.. my question is these are $5 lifters at NAPA, should I just replace them or use the ones in the engine and just clean them up? <br /><br />not that farmiler with hyrdaulic lifters, what are the chances of one failing if I dont fill it "exactly" halfway with oil? also what kind of oil would do they use? dare I assume hydraulic oil?<br /><br />any thoughts? <br /><br />470 Mercruiser

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

Dont do it. Yes I am sure there is a $5.00 lifter 5 X 16 = about 80 bucks a set. As for oil 10W40 motor oil. Filling half way is just to prime them.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

You fill them with engine oil. I have reused lifters in the past without a problem, as long as they weren't giving you any problems they should be OK. If you're doing major rebuild work though I'd get new ones just so everything was new.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

If you reuse them make sure you put them back on the same lob they came out of. If you allready have them mixed up, there is no choice but to buy new.

 

[captkid]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

i also forgot to mention I will be putting them in a different block from whick they came out of (old block cracked), that shouldnt make any difference, should it

 

[Bondo]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

Changing Blocks won't Matter........<br /><br />Changing Cam Lobes will.......<br />Are the Lifter Bottoms Perfectly Flat ??????<br />If there is Any dishing in the surface, Replace Them............

 

[captkid]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

hmm I didnt keep track of which one went where... so they have to go back exactly where they came from is what your saying? unfortunally I did not keep track of that

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

If you didnt keep track of which one went where, you have to buy new ones, or they will be wiped out in a very short time.<br /><br />I suggest you get a new cam/lifters kit. Probably not much more than just buying the lifters.<br /><br />Ken

 

[Walt T]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

reusing lifters is penny wise and pound foolish.

 

[captkid]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

reusing lifters is penny wise and pound foolish.

new lifters it is... anyone know where I can find a cam/lifter kit for this engine?<br /><br />thanks all

 

[Bondo]

Re: hydraulic Lifter

NAPA has the lifters...... #18-1401......<br />No listing on the cam though.......<br /><br />A 4.3LX would've dropped in there with only Twice as much work................. <br />And, it uses the Same gears....