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How can you tell when a hyd lifter is collapsed?

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Old 12-27-2007, 09:36 PM
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Default How can you tell when a hyd lifter is collapsed?
What do you do to confirm that a lifter is collapsed after removing it from the engine?
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I don't know if its true but I've heard that it will leave a flat spot on the cam lobe.
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I don't know if its true but I've heard that it will leave a flat spot on the cam lobe.
That what happens when a lifter turns in its retainer
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