1976 Ford F-150 tapping on top of motor

WAFFLEKING

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1976 FORD F-150
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
55,808 MILES

I believe I have a tapping lifter how do I find out and how do I fix

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 AT 3:19 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If the sound is on the top, chances are it's a lifter. Remove the valve cover to check if it could be a loose rocker that can be adjusted. If it isn't, the bad lifter will need replaced.

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