Lifter install question
Lifter install question Do new lifters need to be soaked in oil prior to installing? If so, how long? Also, when changing out the lifter trays, are you guys drilling holes in them? I remember reading something about drilling holes to help with oil drainage or something like that.
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as for drilling holes, here's a good thread about it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...trays-not.html
I don't think the oil is going to soak into all the internal workings of the lifter by soaking. But it won't hurt for sure.
I spun the engine with the starter after installing mine but before adding the valvetrain. They pumped up fine and it primed my new oil pump at the same time.
If you ask 50 guys here you will get 50 different reason to drill or not to drill and why or why not.
I'm a driller. I freely admit it.
I used a stepper bit on the LS2 trays and they drilled like butter. I did about a 3/8" hole.
Ron
I spun the engine with the starter after installing mine but before adding the valvetrain. They pumped up fine and it primed my new oil pump at the same time.
If you ask 50 guys here you will get 50 different reason to drill or not to drill and why or why not.
I'm a driller. I freely admit it.
I used a stepper bit on the LS2 trays and they drilled like butter. I did about a 3/8" hole.
Ron
I just reused my stock ls1 trays. No holes. Big cam, high flow ls6 ported pump, no problems here. I personally know 2 c5s with mods and over 250,000 miles on stock trays. No issues. Tray fills in seconds and over flows, to me thats safer than drilling a hole and risking low oil at any certain lifter.
Like the man above said, your engine, you get to choose.
Like the man above said, your engine, you get to choose.
I would prme them if you are not going to prime the engine. That being said, how do you intend to install the pushrods with the lifters being pumped up? I guess you could force the rocker down with the bolt. I wouldnt do it in aluminum, IMHO
I was thinking this was a question abou which direction the lifter oil hole faces.
I was thinking this was a question abou which direction the lifter oil hole faces.
I would prme them if you are not going to prime the engine. That being said, how do you intend to install the pushrods with the lifters being pumped up? I guess you could force the rocker down with the bolt. I wouldnt do it in aluminum, IMHO
I was thinking this was a question abou which direction the lifter oil hole faces.
I was thinking this was a question abou which direction the lifter oil hole faces.
I soaked mine in oil for around a day before installing, but I bet a couple hours would to the trick. I've always soaked them down for a good while before just to ensure there was enough lube until the oil pump takes over.
as for drilling holes, here's a good thread about it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...trays-not.html
as for drilling holes, here's a good thread about it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...trays-not.html
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Drilling holes in trays has little use in street application. Funny how a lot of people just jump on bandwagons.
Positive: In combination with high flow pumps, it allows for more oil to drain back to crankcase quicker.
Negative: It weakens the tray's integrity and allow for faster lifter bleed down.
Positive: In combination with high flow pumps, it allows for more oil to drain back to crankcase quicker.
Negative: It weakens the tray's integrity and allow for faster lifter bleed down.
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Verdad Gallardo Drilling holes in trays has little use in street application. Funny how a lot of people just jump on bandwagons.
Positive: In combination with high flow pumps, it allows for more oil to drain back to crankcase quicker.
Negative: It weakens the tray's integrity and allow for faster lifter bleed down.
Positive: In combination with high flow pumps, it allows for more oil to drain back to crankcase quicker.
Negative: It weakens the tray's integrity and allow for faster lifter bleed down.
