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Hey Erik, let me get your thoughts on this.

I have read in the Crane cams catalog that if you soak your hyd. lifters in oil, the way a lot of people do, they will act like a solid lifter while trying to adj. them,thus not getting the preload you should. That's why I do the extra half turn.I'm not saying this is the only way it should be done, just my theory on it,

Keep in mind I only have a few builds under my belt.

I would appreciate if you or anyone else would get back to me on this!

Originally Posted by Sinister

Hey Erik, let me get your thoughts on this.

I have read in the Crane cams catalog that if you soak your hyd. lifters in oil, the way a lot of people do, they will act like a solid lifter while trying to adj. them,thus not getting the preload you should. That's why I do the extra half turn.I'm not saying this is the only way it should be done, just my theory on it,

Keep in mind I only have a few builds under my belt.

I would appreciate if you or anyone else would get back to me on this!

I guess it also depends on what you call "drag".
The main thing is not make sure you have .020 to .060 pre-load.
I.M.O. it is much better to have it a little on the loose side than tight side.