1989 Ford Ranger noisy lifters

Tiny
RANGERJ
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Engine Mechanical problem
1989 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Have a 2.9 V-6 one lifter clacks on occassion but not all the time. Any ideas to quieten them down.
Friday, October 31st, 2008 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Try adjusting the valve clearance on that cylinder-see below


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_valve_1.jpg

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Friday, October 31st, 2008 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
RANGERJ
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Thanks for your advice, but 2 local mechanics tell me you cannot adjust the valves on the 1989 2.9. So now what. Thanks again
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Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 AT 11:31 AM

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