Yenn Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Aren't most Lycomings hydraulic tappets nowadays. My o320 is and it never needs touching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 They have been for a long time. They also have camshaft problems, especially on motors not used very often, and there are specified limits on valve guide wear for all motors. Your hydraulic lifters can run out of range and not be able to maintain safe running clearance. Dirt in the oil system can stop them working properly. They won't pump up and you lose power. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 "Heard" that unstable oil pressures has a bearing on some hyd problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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