PBM hyd roller lifter preload?
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I have start my engine with all new parts in them, and after about 10 min the engine start to make a lifter noise on both side. I have preload them one turn after the zero lash (.050) preload, so now i dont know if they are too tight or too loose, They are PBM parts no: (RL 931).
I have start the engine with mercruiser 25W40 mineral oil i dont know if it can be a oil grade problem, my oil pressure is at 80 psi at 105f engine temp idle.
Any sugestion?
I have start the engine with mercruiser 25W40 mineral oil i dont know if it can be a oil grade problem, my oil pressure is at 80 psi at 105f engine temp idle.
Any sugestion?
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There's a real good post on morel litter preload in here with some VERY good info from Bob Madara / "rmbuilder ". If I recall correctly preload should be 3/4 turn (with alum. heads) and 1/2 turn (with iron heads) using a 7/16-20 rocker arm stud.
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I ended up setting mine and a pair I did for a friend, down
to 1 turn down to quiet them down...same symptom
as you discribe.
to 1 turn down to quiet them down...same symptom
as you discribe.