COMP Cams 15956-16 Short Travel Hydraulic Roller Lifters - Manual

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COMP Cams®
3406 Democrat Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: 901.795.2400
Part #COMP4-141
Revised 3/22/12
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www.compcams.com
Short Travel Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Applicable Part #s: 875-16, 877-16, 15850-16, 15853-16, 15854-16, 15956-16
Thank you for choosing COMP Cams® products; we are proud to be your manufacturer of choice. Please read
this instruction sheet carefully before beginning installation, and also take a moment to review the included
limited warranty information.
The following instructions cover the correct guidelines for installing COMP Cams® Short Travel Hydraulic
Roller Lifters. The recommended lifter pre-load should be set at zero to 1/4 of a turn of the wrench on the
rocker arm adjusting nut for optimal performance.
Setting Hydraulic Lifter Pre-load
The correct amount of lifter pre-load is important to help efficiently control the valve train. Insufficient pre-load
will cause valve train noise, while too much may damage the hydraulics of the lifter or cause low manifold
vacuum. By following the four steps listed you will help ensure proper engine performance and reliability.
Instructions:
1. Lifter Preparation: Remove your new COMP Cams® lifters from the packaging, and clean the lifters
thoroughly in mineral spirits or an equivalent solvent. It is not necessary to “pre-pump” hydraulic lifters
full of engine oil prior to installation and valve adjustment. It is actually undesirable to do so as the
“pumped up” lifters will cause the valves to open during the adjustment process, rather than positioning
the lifter plunger in its operating position as it is supposed to do. “Pre-soaking” hydraulic lifters in a
bath of engine oil is a good idea but not mandatory. Doing so ensures that the lifters are adequately
lubricated on their outer surfaces prior to installation. It may also result in a quieter engine start up as
the oil in the bath may displace some air from the lifter’s plunger reservoir. When you install the lifters,
make sure they fit well. Any excess clearance or tight lifters can cause damage to the camshaft, leading
to engine failure. Note: Contact your engine builder or block manufacturer for your specific
clearances.
2. Setup: With your cam installed, simply place the prepped lifters into the lifter bores. If you are using
hydraulic rollers with a link bar, pay close attention to which direction the link bar faces. The link bars
on retro-fit lifters should face towards the valley of the block. If the link bar has an arrow on it, make
sure the arrow is pointing upwards (↑). If your engine block was originally equipped with hydraulic
rollers make sure the lifter roller wheel is positioned to roll along the camshaft lobe. Failure to do so
will result in camshaft damage and improper oiling. Now that the lifters are in place, you can begin to
install the pushrods and rocker arms.
3. Pushrod and rocker arms: Clean all pushrods thoroughly because most engines oil through the center
of them. If the original pushrods are being used, be especially sure they come clean inside and out.
Apply a small amount of COMP Cams® Engine Assembly Lube (Part #102) or an equivalent lube on
each end of the pushrods, and install them into the engine. Clean all rocker arms thoroughly. If the
original rocker arms are used, examine each one for excessive wear and replace any that are
questionable. Apply a small amount of lube on all contact areas of the rocker arm. With a clean rag or
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