How do I test lifters?
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test them for what? if you're looking for wear you'd need to remove them. you can pull the valve covers and make sure they're all pumping oil to the rockers.
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Because I keep bending pushrods. I checked my springs on the cylinders that were a problem, and they are .060 with my feeler gauge. So before I assume it's valve to piston clearance I wanted to test my lifters to make sure they are not stuck fully compressed. Or just shot.
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From: PA
Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I'd suspect spring coil bind or retainer to guide smash before blaming the lifters for bending pushrods... Although it's possible I never have seen this happen.
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