I have seen a lot of references to people having their old lifters
resurfaced. Unfortunately, this is often the most attractive option due
to the quality of replacement lifters available. Weren't there some
issues with MOSS XPAG lifters a while back? Not the quality but with
the location of the oil drain holes?
Regards,
Charles Hill
Max Heim wrote:
> It means they have worn through the hardened surface, and need to be
> replaced. The cam will probably be in the same state. But then, you weren't
> going to replace the cam without replacing the tappets.
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires
>
>
>
> on 10/5/09 4:14 PM, Elliott and Martha DeGraff at degraff@erols.com wrote:
>
>
>> I'm tearing down an engine for rebuild and the tappets are pitted on the
>> camshaft mating surface. They feel smooth to the touch. Is this normal
>> or do I have to buy new tappets?
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