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Hydraulic Lifters (Cam In Block): Installation

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  1. Lubricate tappets with Mopar(R) Engine Oil Supplement or equivalent.
  2. Install tappets and push rods in their original positions. Ensure that the oil feed hole in the side of the tappet body faces up (away from the crankshaft).
  3. Install aligning yokes with ARROW toward camshaft.
  4. Install yoke retainer. Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Install intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD-INSTALLATION  ).
  5. Install rocker arms.
  6. Install cylinder head cover (Refer to ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)-INSTALLATION  ).
  7. Install air cleaner assembly and air in-let hose.
  8. Start and operate engine. Warm up to normal operating temperature.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to valve mechanism, engine must not be run above fast idle until all hydraulic tappets have filled with oil and have become quiet.
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