Do new lifters need to soak in oil for awhile?
06-28-2011, 08:48 PM
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It's thought that soaking them overnight will help to fill and prime them and lessen the chances of them collapsing.
I recommend to do it and also make sure you tighten your rockers down in the correct order to further lessen the chances of collapse.
I recommend to do it and also make sure you tighten your rockers down in the correct order to further lessen the chances of collapse.
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06-28-2011, 09:21 PM
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Ok rookie Jk Bro....
Do it, it lubricates the bearings and internals so that when u first initially start the engine its not running dry but when you torque down the rockers it will squeeze the oil out of the plunger but the bearings and internals will still be lubbed up and ready to rock... I would suggest using something thick and sticky like 15-40
Do it, it lubricates the bearings and internals so that when u first initially start the engine its not running dry but when you torque down the rockers it will squeeze the oil out of the plunger but the bearings and internals will still be lubbed up and ready to rock... I would suggest using something thick and sticky like 15-40
06-29-2011, 12:14 AM
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That's what I was taught to do about 20 years ago and still do. They may be roller lifters now instead of the old flat tappet ones then but they are still hydraulic (unless your going VERY extreme). Air and hydraulics don't work together.
