AMS.... Lifter?
If that holds true, well that makes the JAM ones a deal. My EVO lifters tick like crazy and many other people with EVOs have complaind about it. Ive heard of 5 or more people buying the JAMs and the ticking is completely gone.
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The JAM lifters are repackaged Topline or Melling lifters. They are just replacement EVO lifters and if you look around you can get them for under $130 for a set. The lifters are going to tick a little bit, that's normal. You will definitely know when you get a stuck or abnormally ticking lifter. It's very loud and is usually caused by not changing the oil on a regular basis.
Originally Posted by Ackerson
The JAM lifters are repackaged Topline or Melling lifters. They are just replacement EVO lifters and if you look around you can get them for under $130 for a set. The lifters are going to tick a little bit, that's normal. You will definitely know when you get a stuck or abnormally ticking lifter. It's very loud and is usually caused by not changing the oil on a regular basis.
I've heard of Melling before...
I once used a Melling oil pump for a small block Chevy... back in the day.
Originally Posted by evo3matt
my jams still tick, or my revolvers, something ticks lol
What valvesprings are you using ?
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I talked to JAM today and they said the reason for the lifters ticking is because most of use don't use the right valve springs and retainers. So now i'm going to get some valve train components and try that first before i buy new lifters. Hope its not too late.
Originally Posted by unknown2
I talked to JAM today and they said the reason for the lifters ticking is because most of use don't use the right valve springs and retainers. So now i'm going to get some valve train components and try that first before i buy new lifters. Hope its not too late.
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Originally Posted by hondafan
some people are still on stock springs/retainers, are these "not the right ones"?
If you have aftermarket cams, the stock retainers contact the valve stem seals. Valvesprings and retainers should be a mandatory item when upgrading cams.
Originally Posted by Ackerson
If you have aftermarket cams, the stock retainers contact the valve stem seals. Valvesprings and retainers should be a mandatory item when upgrading cams.
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Originally Posted by Ackerson
If you have aftermarket cams, the stock retainers contact the valve stem seals. Valvesprings and retainers should be a mandatory item when upgrading cams.
Originally Posted by Rich@Orbital
this may be a stupid question, but does anyone know if conversion to solid lifters would alleviate this problem (obviously assuming one was to use solid-type cams such as JUN)?