How to clean a sticky lifter on my Ford FE 428 [SOLVED]
I have a freshly built Ford FE 428, and I think I have a varnished/sticky hydraulic roller lifter (they sat for 2-years before the motor was built). Before I pull the intake off and lifters out, I would like to try Sea Foam to clean them. I have only 400 miles on the build. Any concerns about ring seating or other potential issues with a fresh motor? Also, would I be OK to add the recommended amount directly on to the tops of the lifters, through the top of the head/intake? Thanks.
No concerns Dan. Just pour Sea Foam in the crankcase and go. Â If you’re going open things up you can try spraying the lifters directly with Sea Foam Spray. Sort of like a mini pressure washer! Â The spray fluid that ends up in the crankcase will continue to work in the running motor.
Jim D.TECH
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