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What year is it and what type of rocker arms, rocker arm studs, etc? Some are adjustable and some aren't. I'd guess you have some valve adjustment that's out and you're hearing a lifter tick.
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There aren't any adjustments you can do to that style except for pushrod length.
Did you have any work done on the head or block as far as having it milled/shaved, etc? That'll could change the length requirement of your pushrods.
If there's less material, the pushrods could be too long and bottoming out the lifters.
Did you have any work done on the head or block as far as having it milled/shaved, etc? That'll could change the length requirement of your pushrods.
If there's less material, the pushrods could be too long and bottoming out the lifters.
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Actually none of that was done and the rods and lifters were reused as they were in really good shape.I did a valve job.
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I would imagine that you need new rocker arms and push rods. They do wear down over time and when they do they get slop in them. They can't be adjusted, so bringing it back to spec can only be done by installing new parts.
This is the stock set I purchased. Not too bad of a price.
Ford 300 CID 4.9L Complete Rocker Arm Kit - NEW | eBay
Autozone had the pushrods for $1.50 ea. I think Schucks/O'Reilly had them for about $2.
This is the stock set I purchased. Not too bad of a price.
Ford 300 CID 4.9L Complete Rocker Arm Kit - NEW | eBay
Autozone had the pushrods for $1.50 ea. I think Schucks/O'Reilly had them for about $2.
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