HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
07-19-2008, 10:58 AM
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HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
just got my motor back and i am putting lifters etc. back in, all lifters drop into place except for one ...what to do????
07-19-2008, 11:10 AM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
could i try tapping it lightly with a rubber mallet?????
07-19-2008, 11:46 AM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
i wouldnt do that...
07-19-2008, 12:09 PM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
check to see if there is a burr on the lifter or in the bore easy way to tell where the prob is..is swap a lifter in that bore from one that fits
07-19-2008, 12:09 PM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
did u use any lube they should all go in ..?
what kind of lifters and a stock 5.0 block...?
07-19-2008, 12:59 PM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
nevermind guys i got it
07-19-2008, 01:19 PM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
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ORIGINAL: jssblues
HOW????? you need to make sure it's range of travel in the bore is smooth with no hang up..did you do that??
07-19-2008, 02:40 PM
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RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
Its good to force things into where they are meant to move freely. Thats my motto
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07-19-2008, 12:09 PM
RE: HELP, JUST GOT MOTOR BACK FROM MACHINE SHOP
