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Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve

Hydraulic Valve tappet Diameter Standard 0.874 Inch (in)
Clearance to bore 0.0007-0.0027 Inch (in)
Service limit 0.005 Inch (in)
Leakdown Rate 20 - 200 seconds to Leakdown 0.125 inch with 50 lbs. load
Tappet filled with leakdown fluid.
Collapsed tappet gap Intake 0.088-0.189 Inch (in)
Exhaust 0.088-0.189 Inch (in)
Valve Tappet Guide Plate Retainer Bolts 9 Foot Pound-Force (ft.lb)