360 hydraulic lifter valve lash

momoparnut said
Ok i was under the impression that you are not suppose to do that. Because the lifters will pump up on there own when you brake the cam in. And they will set themselves. I had a friend do this and i think his valves hung open. Im sorry if im wrong. But i think you should have not done that. The other motor i would say your lucky. If someone else sees this, tell me im wrong nicely please.

Ps im in the same boat with my 340 with the 508 comp hyd. with adjustables. one of the lifter is clasped a little.

Curtis

i am completely open to ALL suggestions. i have done this with every lifter i have ever installed. and now, maybe its time i tried it differently

moper said
You're correct. You do not soak new lifters any more.
Cal - don;t give up hope and keep posting questions. If someone doesn't want to read it or be constructive they can ignore the thread. That's what I do from time to time.

the next set i am about to buy, i will put them in dry. should i use assembly lube on the face?

OldmanRick said
Nut, i used to pump oil in the bleed holes during assy. and had several occasions when the valves hung open during start up. Acted like a solid with preload. So i stopped doing it. Did soak a few after that but not for a long time.

Rick, are you not soaking them either?