How does the oil in a lifter work?
How does the oil in a lifter work? Oil is feed under presure to the lifters throuh oil supply holes in the bore the ride in.When the cam comes up to the high spot the lifter check vlave closes,and the oil is trapped inside,making it solid.to allow the valve to open. When the valve is open the check valve in the lifter is supposes to open and release some oil. What causes a solid lifter to wear out? Solid lifters can wear on their camshaft side, along with the camshaft lobes. Too much oil in the crankcase can cause oil...