I have 1999 Crown Vic With a 289 Police Interceptor motor. The litfters are tapping , Can they be adjusted? If so can you tell me how ??
Nov 8, 2009 at 1:20 PM
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Adjustment to lifters
1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
TONY BRITT
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WAY2OLD
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There are no adjustments on the lifters. If you are experiencing a rattle on accelleration, check the MAF to see if it is dirty.
Nov 9, 2009 at 8:57 AM
what is my MAF and where is it located on my 289 police intersepor
Nov 9, 2009 at 12:07 PM
WAY2OLD
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The MAF on your vehicle is located in the air filter housing top. It is removable and you can clean it gently with electronics cleaner. Use a cleaner that dries with no residue. The sensor tells the computer how much air is flowing through the engine and allows the calculation for the correct amount of fuel to be delivered. If it is dirty, it miscalculates and does not allow enough fuel, thereby causing the rattling and pinging noise you hear. That is the engine running too lean. Good luck. By the way, your engine ie a 4.6L engine. It is a little smaller than than the 289. I think it is actually almost a 281 cubic inch engine. It is actually 280.709.
Nov 9, 2009 at 1:35 PM
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