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Re: tappets
If you got the original hydraulic lifters there isn't one as such.
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Pe ... eplacement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: tappets
hmmm not sure now i didnt know they did hydrolic tappets on a pushrod engine,i did see the adjusters on the rocker arm when i took off the rocker cover
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Re: tappets
Maybe you should buy a Haynes manual?
https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Pe ... id_lifters" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: tappets
yeah prob will i just cant understand how you would get a hydrolic tappet on a pushrod engine???ie pushrod to rocker to valve . where would the hydrolic tappet go???
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Re: tappets
Hydraulic lifter. Sits under the push-rod.


If your engine has had solid lifters fitted then refer to the wiki.


If your engine has had solid lifters fitted then refer to the wiki.
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Re: tappets
leebo wrote:yeah prob will i just cant understand how you would get a hydrolic tappet on a pushrod engine???ie pushrod to rocker to valve . where would the hydrolic tappet go???
cam to lifter (tappet) to pushrod to rocker
Most people call rockers tappets.. it's a common mistake with flat four engines

this is my bible..http://www.ratwell.com/technical/HydraulicLifters.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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