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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: john a on April 24, 2015, 08:14:31 AM

Title: Hyd. to solids
Post by: john a on April 24, 2015, 08:14:31 AM

Is there anything I should be concerned about? Oiling mods?

Title: Re: Hyd. to solids
Post by: jayb on April 24, 2015, 09:57:10 AM

Some guys like to block off the oiling to the hydraulic lifter oil passages, but that's really not necessary.  Just swap in the parts and go.

Title: Re: Hyd. to solids
Post by: machoneman on April 24, 2015, 10:18:36 AM

Quote from: john a on April 24, 2015, 08:14:31 AM

Is there anything I should be concerned about? Oiling mods?

Does the engine have adjustable rockers? One can get the non-adjustable rocker to work just as well but it's often easier with the adjustable rocker arms.

Title: Re: Hyd. to solids
Post by: john a on April 24, 2015, 01:58:28 PM

It does have adjustable, thanks for the replies.

Title: Re: Hyd. to solids
Post by: cammerfe on April 25, 2015, 04:26:18 PM

As one who's seen the carnage caused by a solid lifter getting 'tossed' and creating a massive leak in the lifter silo from the hydraulic oiling gallery, I'm firmly on the side of shutting off the oil when going to solids.

KS