Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

NOTE:Make sure that the following stages are followed exactly. The tappets or followers must be removed to carry out this measurement. NOTE:Make sure that the camshaft is to specification. NOTE:The bearing caps and journals should be free from engine oil and dirt. Position on a width of plastigage on the bearing cap. Insert the camshaft, without lubrication, into the cylinder head. Position a plastigage strip, which should be equal to the width of the bearing cap, on the bearing journal.

Following the tightening specification, install the camshaft bearing caps. Refer to the corresponding Section 303-01.

NOTE:Do not strike the bearing caps. Remove the camshaft bearing caps, refer to the corresponding Section 303-01.

Using the Plastigage, read off the measurement. Compare the width of plastigage with the plastigage scale. The value that is read off is the bearing clearance.