russ98stang

I think i have to put a new lash adjuster in and was wondering if i could use one out of an old engine i have. Do i have to replace the cam follower also or do you think it would be ok to reuse the one i have. I also need to know if i do use the lash adjuster out of the other engine, do i have to prime the adjuster or bleed it and how to do it if i have to. one more question, are you supposed to be able to compress the adjuster by had or is it supposed to be stiff?

fordman4662002

you can buy new adjusters at autozone for like 10 bucks each...........i just bought some from oreilly's made by sealed power for 8.99 each............i would put new ones in if your gonna go throught the trouble to do it..........as far as the bleeding or priming them..........im not sure..........i just changed mine...they still tap.....but i didnt run them long....valve cover started leaking.....lol.....u dont need special tools either...........just 2 screw drivers

onegreedy

are the lash adjusters what are making my engine sound like it has a valve rattle under a load?

contentsunderpressur

Valve rattle under a load sounds like a fuel problem. Are you running 93 octane? Try that if your not and see if it fixes the problem. If it does then you have carbon buildup in your engine and need to use some seafoam. You don't have to prime the lifters when you replace them. They will prime themselves when you start it. You do not have to change the cam followers.

russ98stang

thanx for the infor. very appreciated. here are some videos i made to hear the sound. someone said timing guide going bad.....what do u think.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B-DWkxdIMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KRf29XZfnY

onegreedy

i get the rattle all the time, but it gets worse with a load, i run 93 octane, and i have retarded my timing as much as the xcal lets me and there is no change