Is this a hydraulic or solid lifter?

[dave_s1987]

just like the title says.. is it hydraulic or solid? or do I have to take it apa rt to find out? Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[pontiacgp]

you can't tell by looking at them

"Both hydraulic and mechanical lifter types look the same from the outside, with both having pushrod seats held in by a retaining clip. In a hydraulic lifter the seat moves by means of a hydraulic valve and oil pressure within the lifter. The mechanical lifter does not have a valve and is solid. The pushrod seat in a solid lifter sits upon an internal step inside the lifter body, preventing it from moving. The hydraulic lifter, on the other hand, has a pushrod seat that sits on top of a moveable hydraulic mechanism which acts like a tiny hydraulic pump. Below this mechanism are a valve and spring that produce an upward force, moving the seat up against the pushrod when the lifter is on the base circle."

 

[dave_s1987]

you can't tell by looking at them

"Both hydraulic and mechanical lifter types look the same from the outside, with both having pushrod seats held in by a retaining clip. In a hydraulic lifter the seat moves by means of a hydraulic valve and oil pressure within the lifter. The mechanical lifter does not have a valve and is solid. The pushrod seat in a solid lifter sits upon an internal step inside the lifter body, preventing it from moving. The hydraulic lifter, on the other hand, has a pushrod seat that sits on top of a moveable hydraulic mechanism which acts like a tiny hydraulic pump. Below this mechanism are a valve and spring that produce an upward force, moving the seat up against the pushrod when the lifter is on the base circle."

thank you for the solid and lifting information lol I'm sorry for the bad joke.

Anyways, I have attached another photo. tha'ts hydraulic right? lol

 

[pontiacgp]

That joke went over my head....haha

yes that is a hydraulic lifter...

 

[pontiacgp]

on the right is a solid lifter....

 

[dave_s1987]

that's because some crappy jokes are better left unsaid lol

Anyways, thanks for the info.. it always appreciated!

 

[pontiacgp]

ok, I give up looking for it....what is the joke..

 

[dave_s1987]

I said thanks for the solid and lifting information.

Solid lifters = (good)solid and (up)lifitng information. solid and lifting information haha god that's a bad one. I still not sure if you'll make sense of that explanation lol

 

[pontiacgp]

haha, I'm calling it a nite...