Technical 56 Buick Lifter Question

Hello folks got my new cam, lifters,push rods , timing set gaskets and assembly lube BIG QUESTION DO I SOAK THE LIFTERS..... THEY HAVE BEEN IN OIL STANDING UP FOR 2 DAYS ... I heard some people do and some don't ..Did I screw up thanks

 

What you want is camshaft break-in lube. It should come w/ the cam & lifters.
You can "bleed'' the lifters submerged in oil if you want - doesn't actually make any difference.

 

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to those who know what -n- how... its done.

 

I always soak lifters whether hydraulic or solids. Makes it easier when spinning the oil pump to fill up every thing. I also stand the hollow push rods in oil too for the same reason.

 

thanks for your reply

 

-----And i NEVER do.

 

Buick pushrods are solid, so no need to soak anything in oil.. Lube the ends and the pockets they set in, lube lifter sides and cam break in lube on the face and away you go.