lose cam follower after cam mod

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 11:00 AM

i hope someone can help me out i just did a cam install on my 04 gt 2v. the car got 18k and some change on it. was letting car warm up and herd ticking noise comming from the last cyclinder on pass side. just didnt sound right. so shuter down and pulled valve cover off. and found the cam follower was lose on the lash adjuster and valve. when lobe is up the follower is not touching cam . when motor is turned by hand the valve and lash seemed to work. from what i can see.

yellow04GT · April 10th, 2010, 11:21 AM

is you valve returning all the way to the top?

yellow04GT · April 10th, 2010, 11:22 AM

your lash adjuster may not be pumped back up. I asume you put them in a vise.

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 11:25 AM

it seems to be from what i can see. yeah i did put in vise

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 11:28 AM

when the lobe is up . the follower is not touching cam.

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 11:45 AM

the car ran for about 20 mins . the lash was hard to push down like it was pumped up. what can i do to check valve to see if its bent other than removing the head. thats what i dont want to do. i do all my own work so labor is free thank god. the drivers side is fine . and could it be some how out of time. installed cam gears at 11 o'clock on pass side and 12 o'clock on drivers side. with crank keyway at tdc mark about 11 o'clock

Quick99 · April 10th, 2010, 12:48 PM

Do a compression check.......compression low bent valve. Also if you have a bent valve etc you should have a engine miss.

B0B · April 10th, 2010, 02:08 PM

it would be a wise idea to replace that lifter. could have damaged it in the vice or something.. they should pump up in just a couple seconds.

ajm · April 10th, 2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by yellow04GT

your lash adjuster may not be pumped back up. I asume you put them in a vise.

Yup...sounds like thats what it is. Common problem for those that bleed them in a vice trying to make it easier to install the rockers/followers vs just using the right tool.

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 05:44 PM

thats what i did i got a new lash adjuster on way .is there any way to adjust the lash adjuster. i seen a pic with a small flathead in the adjuster. there is no miss in motor the car sounds great. only problem is the lose follower when cam is up. and the loud ticking. is the very last valve on pass side intake. thats the one that is lose

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 05:54 PM

what about degreeing the cams . i dont think you can do it with heads on car if you can how. the cams i installed are trickflow stage 1's with my stock heads changed springs and seals. didnt take heads off . i couldnt afford to change out the heads. i have most bolt on's , on the market. only thing next is to twist it??? hopefully next year i can do that.

yellow04GT · April 10th, 2010, 06:02 PM

you can only do it with the heads on.It is a little harder when the motor is in the car (not alot of room).Just look in the search box for degreeing cams and you will see tons of write ups.

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 06:07 PM

i live in the pittsburgh area do any of you know were i can get my rear gears swapped out. i have all the parts just need someone to do the work for a reasonable amount. i dont have the tools to do it and dont want to mess anything up. whats the average cost on labor on a job like that. like i said i have all the parts, bearings to cover??

jdlsstang · April 10th, 2010, 06:08 PM

does degreeing really make a big differance.

casper gt · April 10th, 2010, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by jdlsstang

i live in the pittsburgh area do any of you know were i can get my rear gears swapped out. i have all the parts just need someone to do the work for a reasonable amount. i dont have the tools to do it and dont want to mess anything up. whats the average cost on labor on a job like that. like i said i have all the parts, bearings to cover??

where do you live in pittsburgh?

jdlsstang · April 11th, 2010, 02:21 AM

I live in beaver county. center twp.

April 10th, 2010, 11:00 AM	#1
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	lose cam follower after cam mod i hope someone can help me out i just did a cam install on my 04 gt 2v. the car got 18k and some change on it. was letting car warm up and herd ticking noise comming from the last cyclinder on pass side. just didnt sound right. so shuter down and pulled valve cover off. and found the cam follower was lose on the lash adjuster and valve. when lobe is up the follower is not touching cam . when motor is turned by hand the valve and lash seemed to work. from what i can see.

April 10th, 2010, 02:08 PM	#8
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	it would be a wise idea to replace that lifter. could have damaged it in the vice or something.. they should pump up in just a couple seconds. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

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April 10th, 2010, 11:21 AM	#2
yellow04GT Regular 2004 mustang GT 12.5 @115 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: vermont Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	is you valve returning all the way to the top?

April 10th, 2010, 11:22 AM	#3
yellow04GT Regular 2004 mustang GT 12.5 @115 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: vermont Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	your lash adjuster may not be pumped back up. I asume you put them in a vise.

April 10th, 2010, 11:25 AM	#4
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	it seems to be from what i can see. yeah i did put in vise

April 10th, 2010, 11:28 AM	#5
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	when the lobe is up . the follower is not touching cam.

April 10th, 2010, 11:45 AM	#6
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	the car ran for about 20 mins . the lash was hard to push down like it was pumped up. what can i do to check valve to see if its bent other than removing the head. thats what i dont want to do. i do all my own work so labor is free thank god. the drivers side is fine . and could it be some how out of time. installed cam gears at 11 o'clock on pass side and 12 o'clock on drivers side. with crank keyway at tdc mark about 11 o'clock

April 10th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#7
Quick99 Regular 1999 Mustang GT ? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fullerton CA Posts: 351 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do a compression check.......compression low bent valve. Also if you have a bent valve etc you should have a engine miss.

April 10th, 2010, 05:44 PM	#10
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what i did i got a new lash adjuster on way .is there any way to adjust the lash adjuster. i seen a pic with a small flathead in the adjuster. there is no miss in motor the car sounds great. only problem is the lose follower when cam is up. and the loud ticking. is the very last valve on pass side intake. thats the one that is lose

April 10th, 2010, 05:54 PM	#11
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	what about degreeing the cams . i dont think you can do it with heads on car if you can how. the cams i installed are trickflow stage 1's with my stock heads changed springs and seals. didnt take heads off . i couldnt afford to change out the heads. i have most bolt on's , on the market. only thing next is to twist it??? hopefully next year i can do that.

April 10th, 2010, 06:02 PM	#12
yellow04GT Regular 2004 mustang GT 12.5 @115 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: vermont Posts: 195 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can only do it with the heads on.It is a little harder when the motor is in the car (not alot of room).Just look in the search box for degreeing cams and you will see tons of write ups.

April 10th, 2010, 06:07 PM	#13
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	i live in the pittsburgh area do any of you know were i can get my rear gears swapped out. i have all the parts just need someone to do the work for a reasonable amount. i dont have the tools to do it and dont want to mess anything up. whats the average cost on labor on a job like that. like i said i have all the parts, bearings to cover??

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April 10th, 2010, 06:08 PM	#14
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	does degreeing really make a big differance.

April 11th, 2010, 02:21 AM	#16
jdlsstang Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	I live in beaver county. center twp.

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