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Hydraulic valve lash adjusters on a 1997 Ford 4.6L 2v
On Apr 23, 10:22 pm, (Brent P)
wrote: > In article .com>, bob_in_stpete wrote: > > Anyone know how these things adjust.Engine had no compression.Found it > > was a broken valve spring.I replaced the valve spring reinstalled > > everything and have no compression.Took the cam follower(rocker arm) > > off and got 150 on the cylinder.I replaced the valve lash adjuster and > > got the same result.It doesn't look like the cam follower(rocker arm) > > is bent but it looks higher than the rest no matter where the cam lob > > is. > > From the 1997 ford mustang shop manual on the 4.6L: > > "The configuration of the valve train consists of a hydraulic valve > tappet providing automatic lash adjustment." > > The instructions seem pretty straight forward on replacing all those > components... Thats what I was wondering.Everything I have read says they self adjust.Looking it them you wouldnt think they do though.I am replacing it today.Thanks for the help. |
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