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Aerostar & Ranger

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  1. Position No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke. Slowly apply pressure until valve lifter is completely collapsed on No. 1 intake.
  2. Holding lifter in collapsed position, measure clearance between rocker arm and tip of valve stem. If clearance is not within specification, repair or replace components as necessary. See COLLAPSED VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE  table.
  3. Repeat procedure for exhaust valves No. 1, 2 and 4, and intake valves No. 3 and 6. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees (one revolution). Repeat procedure for exhaust valves No. 3, 5 and 6, and intake valves No. 2, 4 and 5.
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