SV: SV: solid lifter 16v?

["Roland Johansson" <scirocco@mail.bip.net>]

> 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.


> >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.



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