Date:         Sun, 10 Nov 1996 00:50:19 -0500 (EST)
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From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: Noisy lifters


On Sat, 9 Nov 1996, j g shepard wrote:

> My van sat for a few weeks getting painted and now the lifters are making
> a racket? How long does it usually take for them to fill up? Any tricks I
> should know about? 
> 
> Justin

   Run the motor until it gets hot, good and hot , 30 min. , Never
   run any motor, unless it is going to be completely warmed. This is
   what causes the lifter to make noise. Then change the oil, regularly.

                            Eric zeno

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