need size on rod for lifter anti-drop tool
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need size on rod for lifter anti-drop tool
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.
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Originally Posted by more carbon
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.
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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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
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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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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.