ryanthevan
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- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Transmission
- Manual
I am replacing my push rods and rocker arms due to a lot of ticking/clacking on my 1993 Ranger 4.0 XLT. Journal: https://www.therangerstation.com/forums/index.php?threads/journal-replacing-my-rocker-arms-and-push-rods-on-1993-ranger-4-0.211359/#post-2065374
Just removed my push rods, and they are definitely worn. Ends are slightly flattened on both sides, so there's likely a little travel, hopefully the cause of my ticking. Which would make sense since these 4.0's don't typically get enough oil to these areas, and wear is common.
I ordered Enginetech replacement pushrods from Rock Auto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1993,ranger,4.0l+v6,1137923,engine,push+rod,5648
All of these pushrods on Rock Auto (Enginetech, Melling, SBI) list a length of 5.475". But when I compare one of my old pushrods to the new Enginetech ones, the "worn" old ones actually seem just so ever slightly longer, just a hair, even after the wear. I'm worried I'll replace these with slightly shorter rods, and will still have the clicking.
Any thoughts or suggestions? In attached photo, new pushrods on left, old on right. Thanks!
Just removed my push rods, and they are definitely worn. Ends are slightly flattened on both sides, so there's likely a little travel, hopefully the cause of my ticking. Which would make sense since these 4.0's don't typically get enough oil to these areas, and wear is common.
I ordered Enginetech replacement pushrods from Rock Auto: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1993,ranger,4.0l+v6,1137923,engine,push+rod,5648
All of these pushrods on Rock Auto (Enginetech, Melling, SBI) list a length of 5.475". But when I compare one of my old pushrods to the new Enginetech ones, the "worn" old ones actually seem just so ever slightly longer, just a hair, even after the wear. I'm worried I'll replace these with slightly shorter rods, and will still have the clicking.
Any thoughts or suggestions? In attached photo, new pushrods on left, old on right. Thanks!
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