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- | Cam Followers, commonly called '''Lifters''', are between the camshaft and the pushrods. | + | Cam Followers, commonly called '''Lifters''' or '''tappets''', are between the [[camshaft]] and the [[pushrods]]. |
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+ | = Overview = | ||
+ | {{Photo|lifters-2.jpg}} | ||
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+ | The camshaft pushes up on the lifters, opening the valves. | ||
+ | <br>{{wikiCommons|Overhead_valve_engine|d/d8|Pushrod2.PNG}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | = Installation/Replacement = | ||
+ | Always use new lifters with a new or rebuilt camshaft, and follow the break-in procedure. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Main|Camshaft replacement}} | ||
= Inspect for Damage = | = Inspect for Damage = | ||
Good lifter on right, bad lifter on left. | Good lifter on right, bad lifter on left. | ||
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8613 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8613.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8614 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8614.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8630 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8630.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|8613}} {{Album|8630}} |
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+ | Cam lobe worn due to insufficient lubrication (or incorrect break-in) | ||
+ | <br>{{Album|8614}} | ||
= Large Diameter Lifter = | = Large Diameter Lifter = | ||
At right is the standard valve lifter, but the umbrella diameter is not enough in the cam where the lift quantity is large. The left's umbrella diameter is larger: | At right is the standard valve lifter, but the umbrella diameter is not enough in the cam where the lift quantity is large. The left's umbrella diameter is larger: | ||
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=8327 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/photos/8327.jpg] | + | <br>{{Album|8327}} |
- | [http://www.pitroad-ts.com/A-parts01.htm Tomei Lightweigth lifter] (軽量リフター) 33.600円 per set (about $350 USD). | + | {{web|www.pitroad-ts.com/A-parts01.htm|Tomei Lightweight lifter}}(軽量リフター) 33.600円 per set (about $350 USD). |
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- | = Tomei Hollow Valve Lifter = | + | |
- | 36 grams. | + | |
- | <br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=20547 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/20547.jpg] | + | |
+ | Tomei Hollow Valve Lifter -- 36 grams | ||
+ | <br>{{Album|20547}} | ||
= B-Pro Lifter = | = B-Pro Lifter = | ||
- | An ecomonical lifter from [[B-Pro]], is lighter (50g) than the stock A-series lifter (60g+). | + | An ecomonical lifter from [[B-Pro]], is lighter (50g) than the stock A-series lifter (60g+).<br> |
+ | This B-Pro lifter was already discontinued. | ||
- | [http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/photos/8.jpg http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/thumbs/8.jpg] | + | {{ExtPhoto|http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/thumbs|8.jpg}} |
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+ | {{web|www.datsun1200.asia/category/select/cid/289/pid/8785/language/en|Lightweight lifter}} 33.600yen/per set. | ||
+ | <br>{{ExtPhoto|http://www.datsun1200.asia/resources/upload/products|lifter2010330.jpg}} | ||
= Part Numbers = | = Part Numbers = | ||
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* Fits A12, A13, A14, A15 | * Fits A12, A13, A14, A15 | ||
* About 60 to 63 grams each | * About 60 to 63 grams each | ||
- | [http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/chrislyons8/IMGP2255sml.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/chrislyons8/th_IMGP2255sml.jpg] | + | http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/chrislyons8/th_IMGP2255sml.jpg |
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+ | 13231-M0821 Lightweight Cam Follower | ||
+ | * A high-performance alternative to the stock cam lifters. Each is 24 grams lighter than 13231-H1001. | ||
+ | * 32 to 37 grams | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Album|19483}} {{Album|19117}} {{ExtPhoto|http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/photos|11.jpg}} {{ExtPhoto|http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/photos|9.jpg}} | ||
+ | avg weight 36.84g | ||
+ | <br>{{Photo|lifters-1.jpg}} {{Photo|lifters-2.jpg}} | ||
- | * 13231-M0821 Lightweight Cam Follower | + | 13231-78201 Oversize Cam Follower |
- | *: A high-performance alternative to the stock cam lifters. Each is 24 grams lighter than 13231-H1001. | + | * Required when installing certain extra-high performance camshafts |
- | *: 32 to 37 grams | + | |
- | *: [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19117 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19117.jpg] [http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=19483 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/19483.jpg] | + | |
- | *: [http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/photos/11.jpg http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/thumbs/11.jpg] [http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/photos/9.jpg http://www.risebike.com/datsun1200/uploads/thumbs/9.jpg] | + | |
- | * 13231-78201 Oversize Cam Follower | + | = Lightweight Scalloped = |
- | *: Required when installing certain extra-high performance camshafts | + | {{Album|17189}} |
- | [[Category:Engine Mechanical]] | + | [[Category:Valvetrain]]{{End}} |
Current revision
Cam Followers, commonly called Lifters or tappets, are between the camshaft and the pushrods.
Contents |
Overview
The camshaft pushes up on the lifters, opening the valves.
Installation/Replacement
Always use new lifters with a new or rebuilt camshaft, and follow the break-in procedure.
Inspect for Damage
Good lifter on right, bad lifter on left.
Cam lobe worn due to insufficient lubrication (or incorrect break-in)
Large Diameter Lifter
At right is the standard valve lifter, but the umbrella diameter is not enough in the cam where the lift quantity is large. The left's umbrella diameter is larger:
Tomei Lightweight lifter☁(軽量リフター) 33.600円 per set (about $350 USD).
Tomei Hollow Valve Lifter -- 36 grams
B-Pro Lifter
An ecomonical lifter from B-Pro, is lighter (50g) than the stock A-series lifter (60g+).
This B-Pro lifter was already discontinued.
Lightweight lifter☁ 33.600yen/per set.
Part Numbers
13231-H1001 Stock Cam Follower $15.64 USD * superceded 13231-H1000 * Fits B110, B210, B310 * Fits A12, A13, A14, A15 * About 60 to 63 grams each![]()
13231-M0821 Lightweight Cam Follower * A high-performance alternative to the stock cam lifters. Each is 24 grams lighter than 13231-H1001. * 32 to 37 grams
13231-78201 Oversize Cam Follower * Required when installing certain extra-high performance camshafts