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Old 09-29-2002, 02:37 PM
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Default gm lifter preload

when you are checking the length of the pushrods how much preload is needed on the lifters i know all the roller cams i put in the turbobuicks they like between .030 and .035 preload on the lifters
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the plunger has .050" of travel in the gm lifters

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Default Re: gm lifter preload

Need around .050 with the stock LS1 lifters.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jay 95WS6:
<strong>the plunger has .050" of travel in the gm lifters

Jay</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, if Jay is correct, then I would have to say that .025" lifter preload would be about right for the LS1. That would center the lifter plunger in the lifters internal bore.

I always thought there was at least .060"-.080" of total plunger travel in most hyd lifters. That would make about .035" preload about right.

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Default Re: gm lifter preload

so is it .050 or it that the lifter total travel some people are telling me 2 turns till 22ftp which is more the .050

thanks 4 anymore help
george

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