hydraulic lifter failure?

Emberglo66 · 04-17-2004, 03:20 PM

How do I tell if a hydraulic lifter that I took out of my 289 after the pushrod was bent is the cause of the problem? When I try to push down on the piston it will not move. Is this normal? I took it apart and cleaned all the oil out and it moves freely then. I don't know enough about them to tell if it is bad or not. I am going to replace it and the pushrod and try again. Is there any thing else I should look for before putting it back together?

Rev · 04-18-2004, 07:33 PM

For the cost involved on a hydraulic lifter, I would just replace it if there is a question. What ? $15?

Rev

04-17-2004, 03:20 PM	#1
Emberglo66 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Flintstone GA Posts: 6	hydraulic lifter failure? How do I tell if a hydraulic lifter that I took out of my 289 after the pushrod was bent is the cause of the problem? When I try to push down on the piston it will not move. Is this normal? I took it apart and cleaned all the oil out and it moves freely then. I don't know enough about them to tell if it is bad or not. I am going to replace it and the pushrod and try again. Is there any thing else I should look for before putting it back together?

04-18-2004, 07:33 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Replace? For the cost involved on a hydraulic lifter, I would just replace it if there is a question. What ? $15? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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