In a message dated 9/12/05 12:10:45 PM, wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET writes: << It has also been mentioned that often lifters catch a lot of the very fine metal particles from new rings / cylinders etc and this causes problems getting them to settle down. >> I find this dubious unless the engine is run without an oil filter. Also, the first step to a proper engine assembly procedure is to thoroughly hot scrub all the components which includes using tube brushes in the lifter bores. George |
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