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Old 11-14-2002, 10:40 PM   #10
tom hand
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Hydralic lifters in a motor that has been running will not act like one that you have tried to pump full of oil. The ones that you have pumped oil into still have some air in them allowing you to easily push the plunger down. This could be why the ones you took apart acted differently, even tho you found no dirt. The ones that have been in the motor are completely full of oil and may take several minutes to bleed down after you make an adjustment change. If the cam lopes are worn you can usally see some cupping on the face of the lifter with a straightedge
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