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messed up c-10 · 12-12-2002, 04:34 PM

Will it damage the engine very badly to be driving around with a lifter going out in my truck?

Tom · 12-12-2002, 04:36 PM

not unless the lifter some how gets stuck in the lifter bore and keeps the valve open enough to smack into a piston.

messed up c-10 · 12-12-2002, 04:37 PM

lets hope that doesnt happen then.

Tom · 12-12-2002, 04:48 PM

It problably wont

Lifters are fairly cheap, why not replace it?

J-Spec C10 · 12-12-2002, 04:56 PM

Have you tried cleaning the engine with an engine oil addative or flush? If the lifter is sticking, usually it'll free up.

messed up c-10 · 12-12-2002, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
It problably wont
Lifters are fairly cheap, why not replace it?

I probably will replace it. I just dont have a lot of time right now to fix it.

messed up c-10 · 12-12-2002, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by J-Spec C10
Have you tried cleaning the engine with an engine oil addative or flush? If the lifter is sticking, usually it'll free up.

I've put some in before but should probably do it again. Maybe that will fix it.

*1FaastC10* · 12-13-2002, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
not unless the lifter some how gets stuck in the lifter bore and keeps the valve open enough to smack into a piston.

or chews up a cam lobe and spreads that magical camshaft dust throughout the engine. that's always good for things, NOT!

12-12-2002, 04:34 PM	#1
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	engine questions Will it damage the engine very badly to be driving around with a lifter going out in my truck? __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

12-12-2002, 04:36 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	not unless the lifter some how gets stuck in the lifter bore and keeps the valve open enough to smack into a piston. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-12-2002, 04:37 PM	#3
messed up c-10 RHCP afficianado Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McLoud, OK Posts: 789	lets hope that doesnt happen then. __________________ ~Ryan~ 89 S-10 Blazer with a 4.3L 96 Ford Crown Vic P71 4.6L V8. This car rocks. Here are some links to some good music. Jack Johnson Donavon Frankenreiter

12-12-2002, 04:48 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	It problably wont Lifters are fairly cheap, why not replace it? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-12-2002, 04:56 PM	#5
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	Have you tried cleaning the engine with an engine oil addative or flush? If the lifter is sticking, usually it'll free up. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

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