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Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve|Testing and Inspection > < Camshaft, Engine|Journal|Page 2220
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Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Specifications

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Standard Diameter .............................................................................................................................................  23.391-23.411 mm (0.9209-0.9217 inch)
Clearance to Bore ............................................................................................................................................  0.027-0.086 mm (0.0011-0.0034 inch) (a)
Hydraulic Lifter Leak-Down Rate ...........................................................................................................................  18-90 Sec. for 0.125 inch. Travel (b)
Collapsed Tappet Gap (Clearance) .............................................................................................................................................................  0.185 Max. (c)

a

Service limit - 0.005

b

Time required for plunger to move 0.125 inch under load of 50 lbs. with test fluid at room temperature.

c

Measured at valve tip to rocker arm.

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