2.3 Ford lifter issues

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  • CnDRacing
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 118

    #1

    2.3 Ford lifter issues

    Has anyone else had problems with 2.3 Ford hyd lifters "mushrooming" the crimped on tops? Once this happens the engine either misses and/or runs "flat" at the upper rpm range. I've been having this issue for the last few weeks. Engine guy says springs are set correct. RPM has been between 7500 & 7800. Using std oil pump and 20w-50 oil.

    Any help into what is causing this or how I can fix the problem?

    Thanks
  • drtlvr
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2010
    • 233

    #2
    110-125 seat 250-275 open spring pressure. .040-.050 lash with lifter collapsed.

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    • Big E tech
      Senior Member
      • Dec 2012
      • 104

      #3
      Dirt lover is correct! Sounds like you have exceeded the rpm that you have springs to control!

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      • CnDRacing
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 118

        #4
        Thanks for the information guys.

        Big E, do you stock springs that would fit my application and if so, what is the part number?

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        • drtlvr
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2010
          • 233

          #5
          They also have printable instructions on their site on setting up hydraulic heads.

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          • Big E tech
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2012
            • 104

            #6
            Use our pn#E3207 for valvesprings on the hydraulic heads

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            • CnDRacing
              Senior Member
              • May 2007
              • 118

              #7
              Thanks Big E
              I ordered those and the matching retainers last week.

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