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- Location
- Wa, Bremerton 98310
- Vehicle Year
- 1987
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 87Ranger Endrigo 2.9l, 87BII Endrigo 4.0l
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- Ranger 5" (2" suspension), BII 4" suspension
- Total Drop
- Ranger 5sp, BII A4LD
- Tire Size
- Ranger 33"/4:10LS, BII 29"/3:73LS
- My credo
- Deengineer until it is how Blue Oval should have sold it!!
Vikz,
If I were in your situation, which I was when I learned that the 94 Ranger 4.0L OHV's valve train was not adjustable, I started looking for solutions.
My first thought was to use a set of 2.9L rockers but I couldn't figure out how to. Next I started asking everyone I knew for ideas. It wasn't long before it was suggested I call Smith Brother's and ask about a custom set of adjustable push rods. Upon learning how to measure them and the cost for the set I WAS SOLD, problem fixed.
The other end if this discussion is how to properly set hydraulic lifter preload; a good understanding of this will also help as it will be needed to take an accurate measurement ..)
The custom set from The Smith Brother's with shipping is $150, the tool to take the measurements is about $20. The value of a sweet singing valve train in optimum adjustment, priceless; the value of a properly adjusted valve train @ the fuel station, hard to beat!
If I were in your situation, which I was when I learned that the 94 Ranger 4.0L OHV's valve train was not adjustable, I started looking for solutions.
My first thought was to use a set of 2.9L rockers but I couldn't figure out how to. Next I started asking everyone I knew for ideas. It wasn't long before it was suggested I call Smith Brother's and ask about a custom set of adjustable push rods. Upon learning how to measure them and the cost for the set I WAS SOLD, problem fixed.
The other end if this discussion is how to properly set hydraulic lifter preload; a good understanding of this will also help as it will be needed to take an accurate measurement ..)
The custom set from The Smith Brother's with shipping is $150, the tool to take the measurements is about $20. The value of a sweet singing valve train in optimum adjustment, priceless; the value of a properly adjusted valve train @ the fuel station, hard to beat!
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