Install Info: Strano Springs/Bilstein SLP Shocks and Rear End Upgrades.

[New2chevy]

This thread sort of swept into my engine build. I should have titled this thread "95 Formula Makeover." My makeover thread is on LS1LT1.com

Determining pushrod length.

I made a solid lifter out of an extra hydraulic lifter. Even with a test spring, the lifter was still collapsing some, even after priming the oil system. I used packing material that I use at work, to make valve handles tighter. Worked like a charm!

I took the lifter apart and bent up the retainer quite a bit taking it out, using a small pick. It didn't matter because the retainer straightened out again after pushing it back in with a socket. By the time the retainer seated properly, the guts of the lifter were pushed in really really tightly.

I finally was able to order my pushrods.



I discarded the spring before assembling the lifter.


The retainer was not quite seated all the way here. With some serious pushing using a socket, the retainer snapped down all the way and also straightened out almost perfectly. The important thing is that the plunger was at the correct height and was SOLID.