1976 Ford F150 tapping on top of motor

1976 FORD F-150
55,808 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WAFFLEKING
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I believe i have a tapping lifter how do i find out and how do i fix
Sep 13, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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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.
Sep 16, 2009 at 12:50 AM
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