Is there a way to make a hydrolic lifter a solid?
 

I am trying to check my ptv clearence and I dont have a solid lifter. I would rather not purchase a solid lifter if it is even possible to buy just one and I really dont want to wait for one to be shipped to me. So I was wondering if you can make a hydrolic one solid. I have 16 extras of these.
Thanks

there was a thread the other day that mentioned taking a stock one apart, then using washers to shim it up so it cannot collapse.

This is usually how its done, but its mainly just used for checking valvetrain geometry.

I did the washers , and it worked fine to check with.

I used epoxy. It worked fine, too.

hmm washers sound interesting, i would think you should get grade 8 if you plan to run them in there I would hate to see some cheap washers get dented into and screw your valve lash:bang:

I think he just wants to check clearance, not run the motor.

Use a light checking spring, just strong enough to hold up the valve and you can use your stock hydraulic lifters to measure PTV clearance. I always use the lifters that are going in the motor when checking PTV.

That may not be the best thing to do...hydraulic lifters have pressurized oil in them during operation, without it, you won't have an accurate reading, which could lead to premature valvetrain wear. That's why solid lifters are used during valvetrain geometry testing.

Your not going to depress the plunger in the lifter at all if you use light checking springs. I've always set up valvetrain geometry this way and never had a problem. Personal preference I guess.

morel makes them I think

Same here. I made my own checking springs and they are far from strong enough to depress the plunger in the lifter. I've built quite a few engines and have never had a problem this way.