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Gray Marine V8CH-220 Lifter Issue

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tshie

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I have a Gray Marine V8CH-220 in a '64 Lyman. I have not started the engine. I probably has not been started for several years. Out of curiosity, I removed the valve covers to inspect the cleanliness of the valve train. In doing so I noticed a bent pushrod. Striking the top of the valve stem wiith a rubber mallet, the valve does not appear to be stuck. I removed the rocker shaft and replaced the pushrod. Thereafter I cranked the engine and heard an obnoxious metallic, snapping/slapping sound coming from the bore of the pushrod I replaced. Any ideas on what's causing this and what I should do? By removing the intake can I access, remove and replace the lifter? Thanks in advance for your help.
 
it could be the lifter....could be anywhere in the valve train if the engine hasn't run for 'several years'....

pulling the intake and inspecting the lifters and camshaft would probably be a good idea...I'd check the lobe that had the bent pushrod to make sure it hasn't flattened out any...
 
makomark said:
it could be the lifter....could be anywhere in the valve train if the engine hasn't run for 'several years'....

pulling the intake and inspecting the lifters and camshaft would probably be a good idea...I'd check the lobe that had the bent pushrod to make sure it hasn't flattened out any...
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Thank you for your input. I dont think the lobe has flattened as the lifter is rising as normal with the exception of the snapping noise which accompanies the lifter rise. Is the cam visible with removal of the lifter valley cover?
makomark said:
it could be the lifter....could be anywhere in the valve train if the engine hasn't run for 'several years'....

pulling the intake and inspecting the lifters and camshaft would probably be a good idea...I'd check the lobe that had the bent pushrod to make sure it hasn't flattened out any...
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On most V-8's, with overhead valves, the lifters ride on the camshaft...with the intake out of the way, you should be able to see the lifters and inspect them as needed. Being as you were recently "inside" the engine, your assessment would be of higher quality than mine.
 
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