Re: IML: LIFTERS

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The most probable reason the lifters won't come out is, there is a build-up of varnish, and mung, on the bottom of the lifter. A wash with Brake cleaner, or lacquer thinner, or even WD 40 should desolve the deposits, and permit lifter removal.Ya'll have a nice day, Dave.

 

> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: Bruce Stubblefield <audiblefeast@xxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > Hello, 
> > OK, it's not my Imperial lifters, but I'm throwing 
> > myself on the mercy of the list. Hopefully it applies 
> > to Mopars as well. 
> > I need to replace the lifters in my straight 6 
> > cyl. '63 Ford(!) Falcon, but they don't pull out with 
> > a magnet; they pull up about 1/8" and hit some kind 
> > of stop. Pulling gently on them with needle-nosed 
> > pliers won't budge them. Does anyone know what the 
> > trick is to getting them out? 
> > 
> > thanks 
> > Bruce S 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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