Hydraulic Lifters
July 10th, 2009, 9:22 PM
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never ever mix match flat tappet lifters or they will wipe out, almost 100% garuntee.
if they are roller it usually doesnt matter. its cheaper to use new lifters with a new cam than to wipe out a cam and have to buy it again, plus lifters, plus tear the motor down to get all the metal out of it.
if they are roller it usually doesnt matter. its cheaper to use new lifters with a new cam than to wipe out a cam and have to buy it again, plus lifters, plus tear the motor down to get all the metal out of it.
July 11th, 2009, 12:10 AM
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Just buy the new ones. They were only 3 bucks each for my 93 Cheyenne. You have to take them out anyways when you do the cam so you might as well replace them. Even if you don't absolutely have to, it may save you some trouble later on in the long run.
July 11th, 2009, 2:28 AM
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July 11th, 2009, 3:04 AM
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I had to remove
Valve Covers
Distributor
Intake
Rocker Arms
Push Rods
Lifters
Water Pump
Timing Cover
Timing Chain
Radiator (didn't have enough space to pull cam out of the front without taking it off)
Then the cam would come out
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July 11th, 2009, 11:12 AM
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You can sit there all day and type out and describe the situation and it won't mean anything to me, because frankly, it's your situation, and I could care less.
July 12th, 2009, 2:02 AM
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No need to be hostile. I'm simply explaining that there is a little more involved then just "pulling out the cam". Working with the cam is never just a quick thing. Other stuff need to be removed to take out the cam. At the very least the timing cover and timing chain.
July 12th, 2009, 2:59 AM
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I've known people to install an aftermarket cam by only removing the grill, radiator, timing cover and timing chain. That's all I was trying to convey; there was no need to grill me.