My engine is bleeding. i have traked it back to the lifter cover. Now I have a 1960 F-100 w/ a close engine in it, so I don't think it is too big of a deal to fix. But, The distributor is in the way, is it a simple mark it, pull it, replace it thing or is there more on a cruiser. Secondly will I mess up anything by pulling all the hose (Except AC of Course) outa the way. I heard there was a control unit or something in the way. Whatta you guys think?
Lifter Gasket
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Huh???
Dino,
I believe you're referring to the valve cover gasket on your 3FE engine. Search the archives to see if there is some more information. I don't have a 3FE so I skip over most of the tech details but I vaguely remember someone saying the valve cover gasket is an easy repair on the 3FE.
-B-
I believe you're referring to the valve cover gasket on your 3FE engine. Search the archives to see if there is some more information. I don't have a 3FE so I skip over most of the tech details but I vaguely remember someone saying the valve cover gasket is an easy repair on the 3FE.
-B-
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Lifter Cover
No it isn't the valve cover. If you are on the passenger side of thew truck and look under thr distrubutor ther is a cover. Usually where the robs come from the cam to the lifters. Is isn't a pressure seal it's usually only there so you can easly check if you have a sticking lifter.
No it isn't the valve cover. If you are on the passenger side of thew truck and look under thr distrubutor ther is a cover. Usually where the robs come from the cam to the lifters. Is isn't a pressure seal it's usually only there so you can easly check if you have a sticking lifter.
OK, now I know what you're talking about. I helped disassemble the top end of a 2F and it had that cover as you described. Unfortunately, I can't help as that engine was out of the vehicle when we took it apart.
One of the 3FE guys will have to help you on this question.
-B-
One of the 3FE guys will have to help you on this question.
-B-
That would be a "COVER, VALVE PUSH ROD".
The gasket for it is an 11253-61010. List is $10.29
You may be able to snake the cover out without removing the distributor. You would likely need to remove the cap and wires though.
D-
The gasket for it is an 11253-61010. List is $10.29
You may be able to snake the cover out without removing the distributor. You would likely need to remove the cap and wires though.
D-
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Gasket
Do I need to pick up the gasket at Napa or a Dealer?
Do I need to pick up the gasket at Napa or a Dealer?
Dino said:
My answer is a bit tainted, I say get it at a dealer.
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gasket
Would you sugest a rtv type sealant also or just the gasket. I do know the trick of a dab on the cover to hold the gasket.
Would you sugest a rtv type sealant also or just the gasket. I do know the trick of a dab on the cover to hold the gasket.
I would put it on dry, you will thank yourself the next time you have to remove the cover.
