The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Adjustable lifters keep backing off

Pete · 05-24-2012, 11:35 PM

Actually the screws are machined off pitch to achieve a slight interferance.
Try checking a new one with a thread pitch gauge. You won't find a gauge that fits exactly.

05-24-2012, 11:35 PM	#36
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Adjustable lifters keep backing off - what do u do? Actually the screws are machined off pitch to achieve a slight interferance. Try checking a new one with a thread pitch gauge. You won't find a gauge that fits exactly.