Cleaned lifters, how long to pump up?

Oldmanmopar said

Could take a while. You may have to give it a couple slight revs. If the lifter piston never come above the oil hole due to them being dry it Could take a while. I usually squirt some oil in the hole after assembly. They squash down easier then they pump up.

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Thanks, I'm thinking now I should've tried to get some oil past the checkball, down around the spring. If they refuse to quiet down, I can pop the intake off to get to them, maybe lube them up a bit. I'd rather not yank the heads to pull them out. Taking tin snips to the head gaskets is supposed to give enough room, but once again, if I don't have to...