How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
12-14-2005, 03:02 PM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
Oops, 96 was start of Gen VI. Yep they'll be more than $200, especially if you buy Merc parts.
Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
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But I will say that most 1996 BBCs are Gen VI roller motors and a set of roller lifters are more than $200.
But I will say that most 1996 BBCs are Gen VI roller motors and a set of roller lifters are more than $200.
12-14-2005, 04:30 PM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
before you go through all of the head aches of changing lifter(s) check and make sure thats what it is and no just a worn out exaust flaper!!!!!! alot of times its mistaken for a bad lifter!!!!! and 800.00 is about right
12-14-2005, 07:16 PM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
Originally Posted by GOODT
before you go through all of the head aches of changing lifter(s) check and make sure thats what it is and no just a worn out exaust flaper!!!!!! alot of times its mistaken for a bad lifter!!!!! and 800.00 is about right
The rubbers is burned of the metal flappers inside my exhaust pipes and it does make a sould like a bad lifter.
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12-14-2005, 09:52 PM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
I'm betting on a loose rocker as opposed to a bad lifter. If I convinced myself it was a lifter, I'd run a can of CD2 through it before I tore it down. It can't hurt. The bad lifters I have run across are usually from a piece of crap that blocks the oil passage to the lifter.
12-15-2005, 07:19 AM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
How do I check the flapper? I've got Silent Choice on the exhaust, if that matters. Thinking of it, I do have a new (used) exhaust manifold on that motor - old one had a leak that we giving me some milk shake oil. Could that contribute?
12-15-2005, 07:33 AM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
Ut oh, that opens a whole new can of worms. Any number of head or valve issues and wrist pin/piston galling potential.
Does the ticking go away above idle, say 2000 rpm? If so, it may very well be the flappers. Its been my experience that the flapper noise goes away once the exhaust flow pulses (back and forth-reversion if you will)are overcome by air flow (rpm).
Does the ticking go away above idle, say 2000 rpm? If so, it may very well be the flappers. Its been my experience that the flapper noise goes away once the exhaust flow pulses (back and forth-reversion if you will)are overcome by air flow (rpm).
12-15-2005, 09:14 AM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
Originally Posted by dockrocker
How do I check the flapper? I've got Silent Choice on the exhaust, if that matters. Thinking of it, I do have a new (used) exhaust manifold on that motor - old one had a leak that we giving me some milk shake oil. Could that contribute?
12-15-2005, 09:16 AM
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Re: How much (or just how) to change a bad lifter?
Also the milkshake oil thing, could point you back to the valve guides, as the steam is hard on the valve guide lubrication.
