Re: RE: Hey Bernd - Lifter question

From: Kurt E Swanson (keswanson@uswest.net)
Date: Wed Jul 26 2000 - 13:03:57 EDT


One last thing Bernd, did all the changes help quiet it down?

Thanks
Kurt

"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:

> I ordered them through my local Dodge dealer.
>
> Yes, I installed them myself along with the Intake Manifold modifications
> and injector replacement (all at the same time...saved time). Do it all at
> once and it's only a weekend project at most.
>
> One thing you can try first is to run 1qt of ATF through the engine (with
> the rest regular oil). This is an old trick to clean up sticking lifters
> and also removes gunk from the internals of the engine. (Only run it for
> about 500 miles though.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kurt E Swanson" <keswanson@uswest.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Hey Bernd - Lifter question
>
> > Did you order them through summit or someplace else? Did you do the
> install
> > yourself? If so how hard was it? Did it help quiet up the clatter under
> the
> > hood! That tappet like noise is driving me crazy! I know it could also
> be the
> > result of a noisy injector so I'm also considering the Ford Motorsports
> > injectors. I already have the Kammer & Kammer aluminum roller rockers
> (1.6),
> > pushrods and MP aluminum valve covers to go on! Figured if I'm going to
> do it,
> > I only want to have to do it once! Any other thoughts or recommendations
> > greatly appreciated!
> >
> >
> >
> > "Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> >
> > > Yes I did, they were about .5 oz. lighter, and yes, I purchased the V8
> set
> > > with replacements incase I damage one (or two).
> > >
> > > P/N: P5249862 (they ran me $129 for the complete set)
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Kurt E Swanson" <keswanson@uswest.net>
> > > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 7:29 AM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: RE: Hey Bernd - Lifter question
> > >
> > > > Bernd,
> > > >
> > > > As I recall, you replaced your stock lifters with ones from Mopar
> > > > Performance! If this is the case, where did you purchase them, how
> much
> > > > were they, part #, and was it a V-8 set that you only used 6?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > >
> > > > Kurt Swanson
> > > > 97 cc, 4x4, 5.2 etc.,
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >



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