Will no oil pressure make rocker arms come off valves and lash adjusters?

2010 FORD F-150
150,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD
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SHAWN610641
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Oil pressure?
Jun 25, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, if the engine has no oil pressure for a period of time the lifter will collapse and cause excessive clearance in which case the roller fillor will get kicked off the camshaft position.

Here is a video that will help you see what I am talking about:

https://youtu.be/XRdG1ZEUSAc?si=eKPzaJjDGK0bbScS&t=1439

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Jun 25, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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STEVE W.
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Yes, it could as the lack of pressure could let the adjusters collapse and then the arms are loose so they could come off. However, if there is no oil pressure at that point in the engine, I would be more worried about the damage it is doing to the bearings.
Jun 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM