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Goodys86 · 01-30-2005, 05:01 PM

I developed a loud tick yesterday and pulled the valve cover today to find what I thought was a collapsed lifter. (rocker bolt was not loose)
To make a long story short, the lifter pumped up and now I can't get the rocker back on due to not being able to get the studs threads through the fulcrum so I can start the rocker bolt. Is the lifter going to stay pumped up or will it bleed back down. (1.5 roller rockers)
Sorry, I'm kinda inexperienced with these things but usually get by ok. Thanks for any help.

MSL · 01-30-2005, 05:26 PM

Rotate the engine untill the lifter goes down then you will be able to reinstall rocker.

Goodys86 · 01-30-2005, 10:13 PM

Thanks, I've got bigger problems it looks like. Ended up with a bent pushrod after reinstalling and cranking over.

magnethead · 01-30-2005, 10:19 PM

that doesn't sound good.

784X4GUY · 01-30-2005, 10:45 PM

Yeah I've been there befoe, good luck man...Later Mike

Goodys86 · 01-30-2005, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys, if it gets real bad, atleast I can fix that rear main seal I've been cussing about.

01-30-2005, 05:01 PM	#1
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	lifter question I developed a loud tick yesterday and pulled the valve cover today to find what I thought was a collapsed lifter. (rocker bolt was not loose) To make a long story short, the lifter pumped up and now I can't get the rocker back on due to not being able to get the studs threads through the fulcrum so I can start the rocker bolt. Is the lifter going to stay pumped up or will it bleed back down. (1.5 roller rockers) Sorry, I'm kinda inexperienced with these things but usually get by ok. Thanks for any help. __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

01-30-2005, 10:13 PM	#3
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Thanks, I've got bigger problems it looks like. Ended up with a bent pushrod after reinstalling and cranking over. __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

01-30-2005, 10:45 PM	#5
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Yeah I've been there befoe, good luck man...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

01-30-2005, 10:55 PM	#6
Goodys86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 145	Thanks guys, if it gets real bad, atleast I can fix that rear main seal I've been cussing about. __________________ 86 C-10 SWB 2wd -355/TH350, 3:73's (Vin# says its a V6) Best ET: 13.0 @ 101mph (NA) 11.9 @ 108mph (100 shot) 02 Chevy 2500HD DMax (tow vehicle) 84 GMC Sierra 2500 00 Formula M6 hardtop

01-30-2005, 05:26 PM	#2
MSL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So.Oregon Posts: 765	Rotate the engine untill the lifter goes down then you will be able to reinstall rocker.

01-30-2005, 10:19 PM	#4
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	that doesn't sound good.



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