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Re: 98 Ford F150 4.2 Lifter Noise
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 1/14/2003

Just looked at it today, it seems to be a spongy #1 lifter. A spun rod bearing would get worse real quick. I have seen them hydro-lock after an intake leak and bend a rod but not otherwise. I pulled the right valve cover and the #1 lifter was spongy.

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