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Offline 71chmark

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Lifter preload
« on: July 19, 2008 - 12:48:01 PM »
What preloading the lifter mean?
What should I do when installing new lifters?
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Re: Lifter preload
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2008 - 01:45:47 PM »
Zero lash + 1/8th turn is optimum for a hydraulic cam. If you don't have adjustable rockers all you can do is shim the shafts if the lifters are preloaded too much. Of course if you have a bad valve job and the valves heights aren't the same you're screwed. You can buy rocker shaft shims from Mancini.     
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