Update.... Finally got the lifter out. I made a puller to get it started on its way to freedom. These lifters are LONG. Thought I was pulling a wisdom tooth. It was grungy. Cleaned it up, checked the bore and cam lobe, lubed it with white grease and it slid down all by itself. Put the side cover back on. Grrrrr.... Going to let it sit a day, fire it up, warm it up, set the valves. Then, BRAKES ! !
