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Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve|Testing and Inspection > < Camshaft, Engine|Journal|Page 2952
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Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Specifications

DIMENSIONS

Valve Tappet
Standard Diameter ...............................................................................................................................................................................  0.8740-0.8745 inch
Clearance To Bore(a) ..........................................................................................................................................................................  0.0007-0.0027 inch
Leak-Down Rate(b) ..................................................................................................................................................  10 to 50 seconds for 1/16 inch travel
Collapsed Tappet Gap (clearance)

Allowable ..........................................................................................................................................................................................  0.075-0.175 inch
Desired ..............................................................................................................................................................................................  0.100-0.150 inch

(a) Service limit - 0.005 inch.
(b) Time required for plunger to leak-down 0.0625 inch under load of 50 lbs. using leak-down fluid in tappet.

Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve|Testing and Inspection > < Camshaft, Engine|Journal|Page 2952