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Valve Lifters: Inspection

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  1. Inspect valve lifter roller for damage. Ensure valve lifter O.D., oil clearance and cylinder block bore diameter is within specification. See VALVE LIFTERS SPECIFICATIONS  table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS. Inspect valve lifter bore in cylinder block and outside surface of valve lifter for scoring.
  2. If scoring exists or bore diameter is not within specification, ream cylinder block bore for next oversize valve lifter. Oversize valve lifters are available in .001" (.02 mm), .008" (.20 mm) and .030" (.76 mm) sizes.
CAUTION: If replacing camshaft, valve lifters must also be replaced. Whenever camshaft or valve lifters are replaced, add one pint of Chrysler crankcase conditioner to engine oil for at least 500 miles to aid break-in.
CAUTION: DO NOT  allow engine RPM to exceed fast idle until valve lifters have filled with oil and become quiet.
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