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Repair guides and support for the fourth generation of Ford Mustang, including the Mustang GT and Mustang Cobra.

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Valve adjustment 1999 ford mustang 3.8l

Valve adjustment procedure

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I have a 95 ford mustang with a 3.8 but the engine is a obd 2 like a 96 the car is 94/95 . Original engine and transmission no swap and been done I'm trying to find the timing and how to tighten the rocker arms is there a sequence in the firing order to it.. appreciate any help I can get I've been three years working on this and I can't seem to get the timing right ..

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Jay I have a convertible Mustang 2004 v6 3.8 motor what is the Valve adjustment procedure? Thank you

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Jay Devin there is no valve adjustment on this engine, you just torque the rockers down. First tighten all the bolts to 44 lb/in then do it again at 26 lb/ft

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@oldturkey03 what's the max speed of this pony?

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unmodified it has a speed limiter at 115mph-118mph

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Is the torque spec regardless of valve position?

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fullerals yes it is

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This should quiet noisy lifters ?

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