Where to get a solid lifter and checking spring

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Mar 31, 2008 | 04:16 PM

2gofast

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Where to get a solid lifter and checking spring

I need to check my PTV clearance and from what I have read I need to use a solid lifter instead of my hydraulic lifter when I do the checking. I also need a checker spring (I assume less spring pressure).

Does anyone know where I can get these. Thunder racing (where I got my pushrod checker) did not seem to know what I was talking about.

Looking for help/suggestions.

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Mar 31, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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I made my checker lifters. I disassembled old LS1 lifters and epoxied the spring/pluger upon reassembly.

Mar 31, 2008 | 04:37 PM

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I personally use the lifters that are going into the motor when measuring for pushrods and checking PTV clearance. Use a spring just strong enough to hold up the valve and you won't even come close to compressing the lifter plunger. You can get springs at any hardware store.