1989 Ford Ranger noisy lifters

1989 FORD RANGER
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RANGERJ
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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.
Oct 31, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try adjusting the valve clearance on that cylinder-see below


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

Oct 31, 2008 at 3:46 PM
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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
Nov 22, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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