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on a cam change what size rod do you need to hold up the lifters as the JPR tool does???? looks like 1/4 or 3/8 or 1/2" not sure how this works to stop them from falling into engine??? thks.

99ssleeper

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I would like to know as well. It looks to me like 1/2", but I dont quite understand how it works. It's milled flat on one side for a reason, but why?

I could make a set for $5...but I dont know what size the rod is or how importsnt the dimensions are...

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16 pen magnets is way to much $$$$ , none left over from buying cam anyhow!!!

98SS Blackattack

1/4 inch works. Some people use 5/16ths hardwire works better

98SS Blackattack

Do a search, there is alot of info an this

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thks,what the heck is hardwire???? and how does it hold the lifter???? thks.

99ssleeper

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I think he meant hardware

pimpmaro

1/8" and wrap it longways in the soft side of velcro tape. ;-)

SS SLP2

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I think 3/8 shoud do if you use 1/2 I think you will need to grind a flat spot down it to clear as you install then roll about 90 deg I used i/4 but AFTER was told that lifter may slip by the 1/4 rod next time will use 3/8 with velco strip down the rod

Brains

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5/16" is a perfect fit. I polished mine down with fine emery cloth so it slides in smooth. I put some assembly lube on it as well, that helps.. The way it holds the lifter becomes obvious when you look down that hole -- the notch in the lifter body lines up perfectly with that hole, so when you slide the rods in you are very effectively locking the lifters in place.

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OK brains,thks man,cut a couple 5/16" rods about 18 inches and cam install will be bumpless,till you turn the key.