Camshaft Lobe Lift

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/exhaust lobe lift.
- Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest indicator reading from the highest indicator reading to figure the camshaft lobe lift.
- Refer to the appropriate ENGINE article for the procedure.
Fig 2: Measuring Camshaft Intake/Exhaust Lobe
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.