Re: SV: SV: solid lifter 16v?

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

>
> > You will also have to change the valves as they are longer than the
> > hydraulic lifter valves.
>
>Wrong. You can use the existing valves no problemo. Read again.

Actually, according to Bentley (page 3-23 in the engine section) there is a 
graph which specifically states that the valves in a hydraulic head are 
exactly 8.7mm and 7.7mm (intake and exhaust respectively) shorter than solid 
lifter heads. This is for JH, 2H engines. There might be a difference with 
the engines in the country you live in. This data is US model specific.

>
>
> > >Haven't done that too a 16V head but a 8V head, and the things too do 
>it
> > >the same.
> > >It's no rocket science but you need access too a machine shop.
> > >First thing too do it find cams intended for mechanical lifters, second 
>is
> > >too see if they can rotate free or if you have too clearance them.
> > >When this is done you need too remove the hydralic insert in the 
>lifter,
> > >and in there you may have too do some machining to make room for a 
>shims > >too adjust valve clearance.
> > >Too do this you need too have the cams and see how much the base circel 
>on
> > >the cam is changed.
> > >Now it's time too plug all oil outlets too the lifters, this is easiest
> > >done by drilling and tapping and then loctite a small headfree bolt.
> > >You have now a mechanical head ready too use.
>
>


Chris DeLong
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