Re: Valve Lifters & Tappets

Posted by Jim L. in OR On 2014/9/11 20:22:34

Wesley and O_D my thanks to you both once again. You've been great.

As for the stuck lifter, I think your suggestion, Wesley, is exactly what I'll do. If I was going to drive cross-county, it would be a different story but for the little driving I do and since I know what it going on I just don't see the need. I'm reminded of what General Allenby in the movie "Lawrence of Arabia" said when the British entered Bagdad in WWI. When he was told of a situation and that they "just couldn't do nothing", General Alenby said "Why not?" "It's usually best".

The plunger in the stuck lifter can be pushed all the way to the bottom with effort and rebounds nicely when pressure is removed. And if it "ticks" I'll know what's ticking and why - which is more than I did before.

Thank you again,

Jim