Thread: What would cause this lifter failure (pics attached)

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I also had this happen to me 2 times before getting it right.I also remember reading in a Hot Rod magazine that this was comon.Something about companies useing cheap material for lifters ,and oil not having the properties "it used to".It advised on useing a different type oil for break in.Maybe some one can inform you better on this.Also about the rockers did you shut the engine off as soon as you heard it ticking or did you floor it and try to get the ticking to stopThe lifters did have some friction on them ,you can tell by the discoloration.

Also when you pull the cam it will look worse then the lifters.