Drilling lifter retainer tray?

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Mar 3, 2005 | 03:05 PM

mykdiver

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Drilling lifter retainer tray?

Have any of you done this? What are your thoughts on it? I am thinking of doing it and want opinions.
I have heard that it helps reduce oil pooling in that area in the higher rpm ranges.

Mar 3, 2005 | 11:45 PM

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No one has done this?

Mar 3, 2005 | 11:55 PM

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Do a search, there have been a couple threads on it already. There is an engine builder that does it. Personally, I would not do it because I feel these lifter guide trays are barely strong enough anyway.

Mar 4, 2005 | 12:37 AM

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flimsy enough as is, why take strength away from something that doesn't have it.

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Mar 4, 2005 | 11:42 AM

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I was planning to do this as well. Maybe a smaller hole than the one that builder claims

Mar 4, 2005 | 02:05 PM

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I did it......no problem.......

Mar 4, 2005 | 03:18 PM

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Just a mental picture... wouldn't you want a bit of oil in those cups? I've heard plenty about lifter failure, wouldn't more oil be better? I doubt the oil pan is starved for oil anyways.