Ferd/289 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 My SBF/289 engine has been sitting for quite awhile. I noticed that several (not all) of the push rods ends are loose versus the rockers, so i guess that some of the valve lifters have probably drianed down. How long does it take for a typical valve lifter to drain down in an engine that sits. Also, when I ultimately restart the engine, do I need to spin the oil pump? and will that pump up the valve lifters with oil? Ferd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangracr Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I have seen new lifters bleed down in as little as a few days. I wouldnt worry about it much. It is always nice to spin the oil pump and get oil pressure to everything, or at the very least pull off the coil wire and crank the engine over a little before making it start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Wasnt this just posted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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