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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 07:42 PM
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What lifters do I have?

How can I tell if I have roller lifters or flat tappet lifters? I have a 1994 Ford F-150 351W. Thanks for the help!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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Assuming its the original engine, a 1994 351W would be a roller cam motor.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 08:36 PM
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To confirm your motor is a roller you would need to remove a valve cover(drivers side is easiest), unbolt a rocker and remove the pushrod. Then there are 2 thing that can be observed.. the length of the pushrod and the presence or absence of a dogbone around the lifter. The pushrods in a 5.8 roller ar 7.57" long whereas a falt tappet motor uses 8.2" pushrods. The dogbone fork is visible through the pushrod hole with a small flashlight.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2021 | 08:34 AM
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Ok thanks for the help, I’ll look for that!
 
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