Used Lifter

I just put a new cam in my Falcon six to get rid of the 280 duration stick that was in it (automatic also). I bought a Comp Cams 252 and new lifters. One of the new lifters would not slide all the way down the bore, it kind of got stuck, so I used a magnet and a pick and got it back. On closer inspection, there is a crack in top edge and has allowed the upper part of the lifter to expand just enough to not slip in, which is good, because otherwise I would have unknowingly installed a bad new lifter.
Since I bought these parts mail order, I was kind of frustrated, so I put one of the old lifters in. I know this is not recommended, but they have less than 5k miles on them, and I put a straightedge on the base and it was still flat. I haven't put the engine back in the car, but I did put the head back on. Now that I'm back in the house, I'm having second thoughts, and if I get enough "You idiot, you should pull the head back off" responses, then I'll do it, but sort of just hoping for a few "I've done that, don't lose any sleep over it" responses.

 

take out that used lifter , and get a new replacement lifter

 

Id put a new one in. Every time I ignore that second thought it bites me.

 

New one! Got burnt on that one!

 

Put a new one in. If nothing else for peace of mind. If you don't, it will probably bite you on the *** and you could lose the cam to boot! Usually you always use new lifters, as they get a wear pattern to the individual lobe.

 

They're not suppose to be flat, should have a crown. Like the others said. Get it replaced.

 

Thats a no-no ..... Once a cam is broken in the lifers are mated

You can put new lifters on a used cam..... But NEVER a used lifer on a new cam

Unless You want to change it again next week

Tony

 

2 words, new lifter!

 

New Lifter!!!!

 

You mite as well use all used litters . Will you be happy with the car if 5 cylinders run good? Change it

 

okay, that's enough to convince me. I'll pull the head back off. Thanks for the input fellas.