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Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines

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SPECIAL TOOL CHART

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 Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
  1. Remove the valve tappets.
  2. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft end play.
  3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
  4. Zero the indicator.
  5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder block. Note and record the camshaft end play.
    • If the camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install a new camshaft thrust plate.
    Fig 1: Measuring Camshaft End Play
    G03954903Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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