Preload for Comp lifters? What should it be?
05-25-2005, 11:49 PM
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Preload for Comp lifters? What should it be? Where is the newbie forum 
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I have the normal Comp replacement lifters (not the R) to go with my 224 cam and Jesel SS rockers and now I need to buy pushrods. I can just bolt down my rockers and use an adjustable pushrod to measure the length but shouldn't there be a specific pre-load on the lifters? I looked on the Comp site and there is no info! Also, do I need to soak the lifters in something before I install them?
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?I have the normal Comp replacement lifters (not the R) to go with my 224 cam and Jesel SS rockers and now I need to buy pushrods. I can just bolt down my rockers and use an adjustable pushrod to measure the length but shouldn't there be a specific pre-load on the lifters? I looked on the Comp site and there is no info! Also, do I need to soak the lifters in something before I install them?
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05-28-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Unaffiliated Racing
It's always recommended that you soak the lifter in a solvent overnight(mineral spirits) to make sure all of the rust preventative oil is removed. Then blow them out and soak in oil. The preload in that lifter is the same as stock. It's not as ticky as the Pro Mag lifter. I would suggest between .030" and .080" preload.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
