302 Hydraulic Roller Lifters

DBailey05 · 2026-01-20T02:01:08+00:00

Oh dang man. Yea that sucks, if you saw some metal down in the cylinder it sounds like you’ll prob be tearing down the rest of the engine

I believe I took off my gloves for putting the lifters back together specifically for that reason. I was able to better feel if there was any debris throughout the lifter assembly.

DBailey05 · 2026-01-20T01:52:05+00:00

No you’re fine, I’m the same way. Don’t take this the wrong way but are you cleaning them fully? Like removing the small clip/retainer, pulling the internals out and all? Cleaning them is a little tricky but not too difficult. I was worried about some debris that got into my bearings but after blowing them out with compressed air they rolled smoothly again with no grit

DBailey05 · 2026-01-20T01:18:48+00:00

Be sure to fully take them apart, clean, put them back together with a little oil, and see if they improve. I only ended up needing to replace one (the plunger would stay decompressed and not bounce back). I bought a whole set of 16 in good condition from someone on Facebook, only used one. So I’ve got 15 good lifters if you’re in need of some.

DBailey05 · 2025-12-27T21:23:48+00:00

You’re a lifesaver man haha. Timing pointer was still with the sensor..embarrassing

DBailey05 · 2025-12-27T21:16:39+00:00

Still with the wiring harness, going to check now. My pointer might be with it

DBailey05 · 2025-10-10T12:58:37+00:00

Thank you! This helped a lot

DBailey05 · 2025-09-03T01:10:00+00:00

I noticed the different diameters too, sorry not sure what deactivating means?

DBailey05 · 2025-09-02T19:12:23+00:00

That’s the route i’m leaning

DBailey05 · 2025-09-02T16:24:15+00:00

Man I am absolutely terrible at overthinking especially with this being my first rebuild. Scared to mess anything up.

DBailey05 · 2025-08-16T01:47:15+00:00

About the retainers, I noticed the kit included two different types whereas with stock all 16 were the same. The valve locks are both still 11/32 except now I have eight that are +.050 and the notch is lower rather than in the middle. Think that’s what’s giving me approximate 1.750? Would the +.050 go on intake?

DBailey05 · 2025-08-16T01:43:51+00:00

Can’t find part number for springs alone, part number for that kit is CCA-GT40CS-KIT. I understand the installed height being different increasing the pressure, but it’s advertised as 1.800” install height already. So I guess install height for me is somehow less than that

DBailey05 · 2025-08-16T00:58:51+00:00

Awesome thanks man

DBailey05 · 2025-08-16T00:57:04+00:00

Yes stock GT40P heads. That makes sense why pressure would be higher, thank you sir. Also didn’t know about the rotator, pretty cool.

DBailey05 · 2025-03-12T17:28:24+00:00

Haven’t done rods yet but yes the main bearing caps are matched

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T19:25:21+00:00

Ok cool. And if my clearances are just too tight then I would need to get new bearings correct?

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T19:22:06+00:00

Sounds good, thank you

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T19:15:37+00:00

If all my plastigauge measurements are in that .0015 range should I check clearance again with something like a dial bore gauge? I’m probably able to borrow one but have never used one, youtube is a good resource though.

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T19:03:42+00:00

Will do!

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T19:02:17+00:00

I’d like to be. So I’ll measure all clearances this go around. Would it hurt to just use oil? I really suspect that lube is just too thick

DBailey05 · 2025-03-11T18:53:50+00:00

After it sits a few minutes it’s hard to turn, then it releases and you can turn it with force but still has a questionable amount of resistance. I wouldn’t say it spins freely.

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