WARNING: The following procedural step requires the use of kerosene or diesel fuel for lifter priming. Since both liquids are flammable, do not prime the lifter near sparks, or an open flame. This is essential to ensure personal safety and injury avoidance.
1. Prime lifters as follows:
a. Place lifter in container deep enough to submerge lifter. Pad container bottom to avoid damaging roller.
b. Fill container with clean fresh kerosene or diesel fuel.
c. Stroke lifter plunger with pushrod to pump fluid through lifter.
d. Remove lifter from container and wipe it dry with lint free cloth or paper.
e. Re-prime lifter with clean engine oil.
2. Apply cam lube to lifter roller and bearings.
3. Install lifters as follows:
a. Insert lifter in bore with tool Jร29834.
b. Align lifter and install guide plate on lifters. Be sure lifters and plates are aligned.
c. Install guide plate clamp and bolt. Tighten bolt to 19 lb-ft (26 N.m) torque.
4. Install cylinder head(s) as described in this section.