Good Tips...Always surprised how if there is no mechanical damage a Q of kerosene will quiet noisy lifters as it's being poured in, and if it has adjustable rockers like on older Chevrolets it can be adjusted out too. But like you said when it's time to replace one its time to replace one. Also they make a T-handled extractor tool that locks in preventing droppage risks that could be a disaster. Old FoMoCos shown were a pain, couldn't do nothin with em but replace em. hahahaha
I didn't know about the extractor tool! Ill have to get one. Ive had sucess with marvel mystery oil, but its usually short lived and comes back. Ive also used a torch on them. The old goo comes out the side with heated. Just by the way lifters are designed, with a check valve inside, the old oil doesnt leave much once it goes in.
@@classicgarage9548 Yup....I think Lisle makes a lifter tool cheap like 25-30 bucks. Magnet works great I've used em, till you barely bump something on the way out then the intakes gotta come off. A locked in lifter cant be slung off the tool centrifigal force swung bucket style I've tried it. Marvel works good, and for 1000 other things too. But for me kerosene is king. Just pour a Q in right before an oil change. Dont touch the throttle just let it sit and idle for 15-min. Then do the oil change. Like I said I've had it totally silence [remove the dirt from] a lifter while I was pouring it in.
I remember my dad setting in a cam/lifters many times. It needs to run at a high enough speed to keep up oil pressure and allow the debris to be blown out with the oil flow. Not to fast and not to slow. Is that a 400 in that old ford?
@@classicgarage9548 my brother had a 351m and that thing freaking RIPPED In a 78 f150 It would rip free the tires any time u see 30mph. The plastic timing gear failed once- he kept trying to pull start it. .. He attached a chain to his k-car real axle. Got a solid running start. And pretzeled the rear beam🤣 I was like 14, I was like damn, I’m glad I don’t have to deal with THOsE consequences.
@@classicgarage9548 sorry I was in a bad mood. I do all kinds of shit people say I shouldn’t. Just welded a sprung clutch solid. My engine has over 400,000 on it and it had a broken piston when I got it. And I’ve never machined it. It ran so rough with a broken piston it stripped the timing belt and bent all the valves. U better believe my valve guides have 400k+ on em too 🤣 It is a neat trick you have for finding the noise. I wouldn’t have thought of that. 👍
That isnt practical for those who need to get to work, or are on a budget. Like me. Normally I would agree, but this is isnt a backyard fix. It does work. In the 50s even dealerships did repairs this way.
Good Tips...Always surprised how if there is no mechanical damage a Q of kerosene will quiet noisy lifters as it's being poured in, and if it has adjustable rockers like on older Chevrolets it can be adjusted out too. But like you said when it's time to replace one its time to replace one. Also they make a T-handled extractor tool that locks in preventing droppage risks that could be a disaster. Old FoMoCos shown were a pain, couldn't do nothin with em but replace em. hahahaha
I didn't know about the extractor tool! Ill have to get one. Ive had sucess with marvel mystery oil, but its usually short lived and comes back. Ive also used a torch on them. The old goo comes out the side with heated. Just by the way lifters are designed, with a check valve inside, the old oil doesnt leave much once it goes in.
@@classicgarage9548 Yup....I think Lisle makes a lifter tool cheap like 25-30 bucks. Magnet works great I've used em, till you barely bump something on the way out then the intakes gotta come off. A locked in lifter cant be slung off the tool centrifigal force swung bucket style I've tried it. Marvel works good, and for 1000 other things too. But for me kerosene is king. Just pour a Q in right before an oil change. Dont touch the throttle just let it sit and idle for 15-min. Then do the oil change. Like I said I've had it totally silence [remove the dirt from] a lifter while I was pouring it in.
U could also use a mechanic stethoscope!! 🩺🩺
I remember my dad setting in a cam/lifters many times. It needs to run at a high enough speed to keep up oil pressure and allow the debris to be blown out with the oil flow. Not to fast and not to slow. Is that a 400 in that old ford?
Yes, it sure is. "The internet" doesn't seem to like the 400 or 351m, but theyve been very dependable for me.
@@classicgarage9548 my brother had a 351m and that thing freaking RIPPED
In a 78 f150
It would rip free the tires any time u see 30mph.
The plastic timing gear failed once- he kept trying to pull start it. ..
He attached a chain to his k-car real axle.
Got a solid running start.
And pretzeled the rear beam🤣
I was like 14, I was like damn, I’m glad I don’t have to deal with THOsE consequences.
Appreciate the help
Go check on a ford 200,300 inline 6 Engine!! You'll be surprised to see that it's rated 1 of the best engines ever made!!!
Good one
Spoiler Alert: it’s the one making the ticking sound.
… I don’t think you should be replacing lifters on a cam- that ate said lifter…..
Unless you’re a shady buy here pay here lot
Agreed. This is not for a worn down cam lobe/ lifter. This is for a dirty lifter that no longer functions internally.
@@classicgarage9548 sorry I was in a bad mood.
I do all kinds of shit people say I shouldn’t.
Just welded a sprung clutch solid.
My engine has over 400,000 on it and it had a broken piston when I got it.
And I’ve never machined it.
It ran so rough with a broken piston it stripped the timing belt and bent all the valves.
U better believe my valve guides have 400k+ on em too 🤣
It is a neat trick you have for finding the noise.
I wouldn’t have thought of that. 👍
Of ones bad, just change them all...
That isnt practical for those who need to get to work, or are on a budget. Like me. Normally I would agree, but this is isnt a backyard fix. It does work. In the 50s even dealerships did repairs this way.
It is a Ford so you got to expect some issues own A Ford I know all about that ticking
It is a Ford so you got to expect some issues own A Ford I know all about that ticking