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vzdude · 03-29-2014, 02:52 PM

Is there any certain way to tell if the push rods are all the way down in the lifters without pulling the cover? Put the head on, and everything else on the side of the engine before putting the push rods in . Have a couple with tension on them and I can't for the life of me remember how they were when it came apart. Should there be a gap in all of them with the valve lash adjusters backed all the way off? At tdc I have a couple that are still compressing the valves. Sounds like a silly question, but rather know now, than find out the hard way!

bigstacks95 · 03-29-2014, 02:58 PM

Can you take a flashlight and look down the hole in the cylinder head? Thats usually what I do if I have any questions

Tate · 03-29-2014, 03:05 PM

You're gonna have a couple lifters up on the camshaft lobe, so they will be quite a bit higher. When I install them, I give them a bit of a spin. Usually if they are on the edge of the lifter, they will spin off the edge into the middle. If you oiled them before you installed them, and they are seated, when you try to lift the push rod out, it will lift the the tappet with it most times. If you don't feel any extra weight, then it wasn't down in the lifter.

Lostnwalmart · 03-29-2014, 03:08 PM

A few will be compressed. I like to put some oil down the holes. This will allow you to pick up the lifters with the push rods.

Badbrad3701 · 03-29-2014, 03:18 PM

Turn the motor 360 degrees and then the ones that don't have any lash will. Or have someone turn the motor over while u watch tell both of then are down.

proctors garage · 03-29-2014, 03:55 PM

I put assembly lube on the end of pushrod and I can feel when there in the lifter by hand because it makes a suction in the lifter and I can feel it picking up on lifter.

vzdude · 03-29-2014, 04:55 PM

I adjusted the ones at tdc, then rotated and did the rest. Was just nervous lol. Thanks guys!

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vzdude · 03-29-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by proctors garage

I put assembly lube on the end of pushrod and I can feel when there in the lifter by hand because it makes a suction in the lifter and I can feel it picking up on lifter.

I did that too. Works well, I just thought that when I removed them, they were all loose. Guess I didn't pay enough attention 2 months ago when I took it apart!

03-29-2014, 02:52 PM	#1
vzdude Name: vzdude Title: Copy and paste champion! Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 250	really silly question.... hate to even ask! Is there any certain way to tell if the push rods are all the way down in the lifters without pulling the cover? Put the head on, and everything else on the side of the engine before putting the push rods in . Have a couple with tension on them and I can't for the life of me remember how they were when it came apart. Should there be a gap in all of them with the valve lash adjusters backed all the way off? At tdc I have a couple that are still compressing the valves. Sounds like a silly question, but rather know now, than find out the hard way! __________________ 1997 QCLB 12V 5 SP 4x4 285/75/17 Nitto Dura Grapplers on 3rd gen chrome wheels. ARP head studs, 80 HP Industrial Injection sticks , #8 plate , Scheid Tuned Ppump, HE351CW turbo with HX40 turbine and shaft that needs more air!

03-29-2014, 02:58 PM	#2
bigstacks95 Name: bigstacks95 Title: Diesel Doc Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Falls Village, CT Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,030	Can you take a flashlight and look down the hole in the cylinder head? Thats usually what I do if I have any questions __________________ --Dave-- 58 Dodge Power Wagon 3.0 Limited Pro Stock diesel pulling truck 2020 Ram 3500 HO/Aisin Laramie/night tow rig

03-29-2014, 03:05 PM	#3
Tate Name: Tate Title: What? Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,419	You're gonna have a couple lifters up on the camshaft lobe, so they will be quite a bit higher. When I install them, I give them a bit of a spin. Usually if they are on the edge of the lifter, they will spin off the edge into the middle. If you oiled them before you installed them, and they are seated, when you try to lift the push rod out, it will lift the the tappet with it most times. If you don't feel any extra weight, then it wasn't down in the lifter. __________________ '98 3500 2wd, 24v, 5 spd, p-pumped '98 2500 4wd, 12v, 6 spd, VP'd '02 VW Jetta, 5 spd. My p-pump conversion pics

03-29-2014, 04:55 PM	#7
vzdude Name: vzdude Title: Copy and paste champion! Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Member`s Gallery Posts: 250	I adjusted the ones at tdc, then rotated and did the rest. Was just nervous lol. Thanks guys! Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk __________________ 1997 QCLB 12V 5 SP 4x4 285/75/17 Nitto Dura Grapplers on 3rd gen chrome wheels. ARP head studs, 80 HP Industrial Injection sticks , #8 plate , Scheid Tuned Ppump, HE351CW turbo with HX40 turbine and shaft that needs more air!

03-29-2014, 03:18 PM	#5
Badbrad3701 Name: Badbrad3701 Title: Borrowed Money Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South bloomingville, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 646	Turn the motor 360 degrees and then the ones that don't have any lash will. Or have someone turn the motor over while u watch tell both of then are down.

03-29-2014, 03:55 PM	#6
proctors garage Name: proctors garage Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2011 Member`s Gallery Posts: 159	I put assembly lube on the end of pushrod and I can feel when there in the lifter by hand because it makes a suction in the lifter and I can feel it picking up on lifter.