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Jim Brierley · 11-02-2019, 11:03 AM

Some guys cut down the lifters, I prefer not to. Do as Bob says, it takes time but is still quicker than pulling the head. On a new engine I adjust them before I install the pistons, making it easier to turn the engine. I pre-adjust them without springs, pulling the lifters up with needle-nose pliers to adjust. I re-check them with the springs installed.

11-02-2019, 11:03 AM	#4
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,084	Re: adjustable lifters Some guys cut down the lifters, I prefer not to. Do as Bob says, it takes time but is still quicker than pulling the head. On a new engine I adjust them before I install the pistons, making it easier to turn the engine. I pre-adjust them without springs, pulling the lifters up with needle-nose pliers to adjust. I re-check them with the springs installed.