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Camshaft - End Play, Push Rod Engines

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Fig 1: Identifying Dial Indicator With Bracketry
G01941773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the valve tappets.
  2. Use a Dial Indicator with Bracketry 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 2: Measuring Camshaft End Play - Push Rod Engines
    G01941774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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