Checking valve pattern why do u need a soild lifter ?

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07-01-2009, 09:28 AM

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Checking valve pattern why do u need a soild lifter ?

Ok when checking the valve tip/rocker wear pattern why do u need a solid lifter ? if it compresses a little whats it matter your going to compress it with preload anyway

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07-01-2009, 10:52 AM

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Ok when checking the valve tip/rocker wear pattern why do u need a solid lifter ? if it compresses a little whats it matter your going to compress it with preload anyway

Use a "soft spring" in place of your valve spring and it will work fine.

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07-01-2009, 11:17 AM

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If the pushrod compresses the lifter, two things result. First, you lose some lift and as a result shift the pattern to the intake side. Second, you need to be at zero lash when you do this otherwise the results are skewed.