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Old 04-14-2017, 04:35 PM   #34
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Default Re: Is there a good chemical to quiet lifter in my '51 Lincoln flathead

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Originally Posted by G.M. View Post
What is the oil pressure cold right after startup? And what is the
pressure when it warms up and the noise starts? Also does it get
louder as the pressure gets even lower? G.M.

1- oil pressure at startup--
2- oil pressure when noise starts--
3- oil pressure when hot--
Why is it assumed that these are hydraulic lifters? To tell for sure, you can pop off the oil fill tube, shine a flashlight in there and take a look. It would change the approach to getting the lifters quiet.
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