Hydraulic Valve Lifters: Installation
- Submerge NEW lifters in clean kerosene or diesel fuel and operate plunger several times. Coat lifter roller and bearings with Assembly Lubricant (1052365). Install lifter into original bore. Install guide plate and guide plate clamp. Tighten clamp bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- After all clamps are installed, rotate crankshaft by hand 2 complete turns to ensure free movement of lifters in guide plates. If crankshaft will not rotate, lifter(s) may be binding in guide plate.
- Install rocker arm assemblies in proper sequence to prevent piston and valve damage. See ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.