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I tried to remove the lifter on a 1929 194 engine with the push rods removed I can only lift the lifter about 1/4 in. I was afraid to use tools on them I just lifted them with my fingers. Can they be taped out from the bottom or is the cam in the way.
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The is probably some varnish around the side of the lifter in the area that extends below the block, Working it up and down and squirting a solvent around the lifter will help.
Gene Schneider
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Thank You Gene. I did not think about varnish buildup.
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Just grab the edge of the lifter with vice grips, DON'T CLAMP TIGHT ENOUGH TO CRACK IT, just enough pressure to keep a hold of it. I squirt lacquer thinner around the edge while gently pumping it up and down. At each upward motion you will scrape a bit of varnish off and the next stroke will let a bit more thinner to the varnish. Be patient, just keep pumping and it will finally pop out. Don't flood the area with LT, just a bit to keep it wet while pumping.
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