lifters good or bad?

[k_pro1992]

does anyone know how to tell if lifters are still usable? they only have about 20000 miles on them but the engine was run out of oil. i pulled them earlier and there was no visible damage to them.

 

[SouthBoston]

What type of lifters are they?

 

[TylerZ281500]

roller tips check for excessive play, stamped ones check for any bends or mishapings, worn edges or areas etc.

 

[twomanymontes]

Lifters are cheap, so I have never reused them. Except in a few over head cam situations where they don't ride on anything

I would be worried that if they lost oil pressure that there is internal failure that you can't see.

 

[k_pro1992]

they are hydraullic roller. ill check for play in the rollers. i would just get new ones but this build is really on a tight budget so i dont wanna spend what i dont have too.

 

[tscherbi]

IMO I would replace them, even though you are on a tight budget, its one thing that could cost you more money in the long run, you may have one of the rollers stick, when it sticks it will flaten a lobe on the cam, then your stuck buying a cam and set of lifters. I think everyone has there own opinion on what to do, and there is a million ways to cheap out on a job, I just dont want to see you get burned in the end.

 

[naphidim]

you may want to check the lobes on ur camshaft, to make sure they haven't worn down too much or even broken or chipped..
cams should always be checked when replaceing the lifters,

also try oiling a lifter and putting it in each of the bores to make sure it is a nice slop free slide fit

 

[TylerZ281500]

roller lifters have a little play in them but if you think its severe or looks messed up then replace em.