Valve Lash Check 360 FT
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Valve Lash Check 360 FT
Trying to make sure the valves are set right on my engine, the book says I need a
Which of course I can't find, does anyone have any tricks or ways to get the lifters to leak down so I can check the clearences? We've tried to come up with a tool to do it but are having a hard time figuring one out. If anyone has any ideas on subsitutes etc that'd be amazing. I had the valve guides redone and don't know if it was in tolerance when I started work on the engine so I really I would think do need to make sure it's right before putting it all back together.
THanks
Ford Hydraulic Lifter Leak Down Valve Lash Adjustment Tool T58P-6565A
https://picclick.com/Ford-Vintage-Hydraulic-Lifter-Leak-Down-Valve-Lash-222416602870.htmlWhich of course I can't find, does anyone have any tricks or ways to get the lifters to leak down so I can check the clearences? We've tried to come up with a tool to do it but are having a hard time figuring one out. If anyone has any ideas on subsitutes etc that'd be amazing. I had the valve guides redone and don't know if it was in tolerance when I started work on the engine so I really I would think do need to make sure it's right before putting it all back together.
THanks
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Could be this truck with "E" showing:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/10848194
In which case it's the famous and sought after 361 FT.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/10848194
In which case it's the famous and sought after 361 FT.
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Could be this truck with "E" showing:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/10848194
In which case it's the famous and sought after 361 FT.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/g/picture/10848194
In which case it's the famous and sought after 361 FT.
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