Lifters losing pressure.
This spring I stuffed a Summit 6901 cam in a late 70s 318 I had sitting in my shop when an unfortunate incident caused my 360 to no longer be an option for the Duster. Cam break in went well, engine feels strong for what it is. Still running stock valve springs. When it sits overnight the lifters bleed down and it makes a ticking/puffing sound for no more than 2 seconds at cold start up. Then it runs fine and seems really good.
Is this causing damage every time I start it up? Pretty sure I can't do anything about it since new lifters are apparently all the same. They are Summit brand lifters that came with the cam kit.
This is a short term motor for me as I intend to repair my damaged 360 and go back to that program as soon as I have time but I'd like to either sell this 318 with confidence that it is as good as I feel it is, or keep it for a future project.
Cley
This spring I stuffed a Summit 6901 cam in a late 70s 318 I had sitting in my shop when an unfortunate incident caused my 360 to no longer be an option for the Duster. Cam break in went well, engine feels strong for what it is. Still running stock valve springs. When it sits overnight the lifters bleed down and it makes a ticking/puffing sound for no more than 2 seconds at cold start up. Then it runs fine and seems really good.
Is this causing damage every time I start it up? Pretty sure I can't do anything about it since new lifters are apparently all the same. They are Summit brand lifters that came with the cam kit.
This is a short term motor for me as I intend to repair my damaged 360 and go back to that program as soon as I have time but I'd like to either sell this 318 with confidence that it is as good as I feel it is, or keep it for a future project.
Cley
