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lifter tightness?

posted by  greezy on  Fri Feb 17 21:07 CST 2017
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Hello. I am assembling a B20, and I would like to know a method of gauging whether the lifters are a proper fit in their bores.

I am following the Vclassics excellent instructions for this engine work. If I coat the lifters with STP/oil (a 50/50 mix as per the guide) then none of them will drop through the bore by their own weight. I am guessing that this test is affected by temperature and it's in the 40's in my work space. If I clean bores and lifters with a degreaser and then lacquer thinner, the naked lifters drop straight down, ke-chunk.

Will a coating of 30-wt tell me if they have good enough clearance?

Any ideas? TIA, greez






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