Hydraulic Valve Lifters: Inspection
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- Check for nicks, burrs or scoring on parts. Ensure lifter roller operates smoothly without excessive play and contains no flat spots.
- Measure lifter oil clearance. If necessary, replace lifter with .010" (.25 mm) oversize lifter if resulting oil clearance allows.