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Camshaft - End Play, OHC Engines

Fig 1: Identifying Dial Indicator With Bracketry
G01941775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the roller followers. See CAMSHAFT ROLLER FOLLOWER for removal and installation.
  2. Use a Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure camshaft end play.
  3. Position the camshaft to the rear of the cylinder head.
  4. Zero the indicator.
  5. Move the camshaft to the front of the cylinder head. Note and record the camshaft end play.
    • If camshaft end play exceeds specifications, install new camshaft and recheck end play. See CAMSHAFT for removal and installation.
    • If camshaft end play exceeds specification after camshaft installation, install a new cylinder head. See CYLINDER HEAD RH or CYLINDER HEAD LH for removal and installation.
    Fig 2: Measuring Camshaft End Play - OHC Engines
    G01941776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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