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Camshaft Installation Tips for the Ford Inline Six Avoiding the most common mistakes that lead to premature cam failure A camshaft swap is one of the most impactful performance upgrades you can make to a Ford inline six — but it is also one of the most commonly botched. Premature cam failure...

How to adjust your valves properly First, you need to determine if you have solid lifters or hydraulic lifters. Solid lifters were commonly used on the early 144/170ci motors, while hydraulic lifters were used on the later 144/170ci and all 200/250ci engines. However, this is only a rule of...