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Old 06-10-2012, 09:13 PM
93bushtruckk 93bushtruckk is offline
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Default Ticks on startup

Ive got a 93, with the 4.0 OHV. On startup it ticks really loudly, then after a couple seconds gets quieter. I can only assume its the tappets/rockers. Ticks loudly untill oil gets in there then quiets a bit?

So, whats the specs for valve clearance on these things?
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Old 06-11-2012, 03:15 PM
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Anyone?
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Old 06-11-2012, 03:42 PM
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Default Re: Ticks on startup

the older 4.0s love to have a lifter tick when theyre cold
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:02 PM
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Default Re: Ticks on startup

Worn out push rod cups would be my guess. Or sticking lifter.

The engine is hydraulic roller so it has no tappets or nee to adjust the valve clearance.
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:57 PM
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http://deltacam.com/index.php this will fix your problem
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