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Old 8th November 2010
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Question Lifter/tappet alignment bolt question
My lifter/tappet alignment bolts are a bit corroded. Can I replace them without removing the heads and pushrods?

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You can remove and replace the tappet guide pin bolts without removing anything else, but I'd remove/replace them one at a time, and don't spin the engine while they're out.
Would be best to turn the engine first so that the pressure is off each lifter before you remove its pin.
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Thanks SteelWorker,

Just wanted to be sure before I f'ed something up.
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BE careful when you tighten them!
I was using my 3/8" torgue wrench......first two and last one torqued just fine....BUT....intake on front cylinder busted the head off.
Looking back, I don't know if it was just weak or what, but then next time I do it.....I'll just use a ratchet and get them tight.
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