Removal & Installation: Camshaft: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer, and 1991 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect valve lifter and bore for damage. Ensure valve lifter O.D., oil clearance, and bore I.D. are within specification. See VALVE LIFTERS table in ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
- Measure camshaft journal O.D., oil clearance, runout and lobe lift. Replace camshaft if not within specification. See CAMSHAFT table in ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
NOTE:
Cylinder head can be machined for oversize camshaft if standard camshaft was previously used and oil clearance is not within specification.