[chrisgarrett46]

I was measuring preload with new GM lifters, and I noticed that if I rotated the engine and allowed the adjustable tool to push down on the lifter,afterwards I could easily depress it about 1/8". The lifters I had not allowed the adjustable tool to push down on did not have the 1/8" and could not be depressed. Did I do any harm to the lifters?

 

[buickv6]

none at all, thats normal.

 

[chrisgarrett46]

It's kind of strange. Why are they so hard to push until they are rotated?

 

[Steve Wood]

plungers are probably stuck from the assembly lube that has dried.

 

[Brisbon]

finish that damned motor already chris.... holy heck!

and i thought i was too meticulous