Solid Lifters Adjustment Screw

JamesyRS · 23-08-2010, 11:04 AM

Hi guys, tried phoning company today with no reply so had enough! Just wondering if anyone knows how the screw should look inside the solid lifter as in 3 pieces? or should it be one? I took it out this morning to find its in 3 bits but looks like its meant to be? If it meant to be one bit does anyone know where I can get one a ive tried the internet and ford to find out but no such luck. found a set of rs600i ones on ebay (which these are meant to be out of) but are different.

If you were logged in, you wouldn't be seeing this ad!
Register your free account today, or log in if you already have an account.

Versus_Creations · 23-08-2010, 11:18 AM

i couldnt see any lifters on ebay got a link?

tabetha · 23-08-2010, 01:58 PM

Normally 3 bits, but when correct all should be joined/bolted tight together and not seperate.
There is the "tube" part of the tappet then the pad that the cam bears against, then underneath the pad is a locknut, ie the tube part is threaded and the pad wound in or out as needed, then the locknut locks off the adjustment, assuming it's that sort, some are simply tube part and shim, much better imo.
tabetha

JamesyRS · 24-08-2010, 12:36 AM

hi tabetha yeah its that kind, it just doesnt seem to lock nto place it keeps winding itself down so clearance gap becomes bigger, I have the lifter then a further 3 bits as the bolt and locknut? Should this only be 2 if I am understanding your post correctly? Starting to wonder if locknut has maybe snapped into 2 pieces

Versus_Creations · 24-08-2010, 03:30 PM

does the bottom hex part of the lifter turn in the tube section of the lifter?

Take a pic of yours would be much easier for everyone to see what the issue is and if you have the correct parts.

tabetha · 24-08-2010, 05:49 PM

Could be a stripped thread, not the end of the world, easy repair, and not expensive either, but garage that did the job should be doing this.
At the end of the day fill and weld then recut thread will sort if it's that.
tabetha

JamesyRS · 24-08-2010, 07:43 PM

found problem guys, just took another lifter out, the adjstment screw in broken lifter was in 3 bits while the good lifter adjustment screw is one full piece looks like it destroyed a adjusting screw, thanks for the helptho guys

Versus_Creations · 25-08-2010, 09:56 AM

what make is the lifter mate just out of intrest?

JamesyRS · 25-08-2010, 06:50 PM

asfar as I was made aware they are genuine rs1600i solid lifters

tabetha · 25-08-2010, 07:47 PM

Good to know it's sorted without mega bucks being needed, good result there.
tabetha

23-08-2010, 11:18 AM	#2
Versus_Creations Ask me a question! 1982 Ford Escort Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Romford Essex Posts: 5,536 Rep Power: 14	i couldnt see any lifters on ebay got a link? __________________ Supplying answers since way before 2003..... Please take the time to add to feedback and reputation. http://www.youtube.com/user/oddkiddcreations

24-08-2010, 12:36 AM	#4
JamesyRS PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Linlithgow Posts: 450 Rep Power: 3	hi tabetha yeah its that kind, it just doesnt seem to lock nto place it keeps winding itself down so clearance gap becomes bigger, I have the lifter then a further 3 bits as the bolt and locknut? Should this only be 2 if I am understanding your post correctly? Starting to wonder if locknut has maybe snapped into 2 pieces __________________ Last edited by JamesyRS; 24-08-2010 at 12:40 AM.

24-08-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
Versus_Creations Ask me a question! 1982 Ford Escort Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Romford Essex Posts: 5,536 Rep Power: 14	does the bottom hex part of the lifter turn in the tube section of the lifter? Take a pic of yours would be much easier for everyone to see what the issue is and if you have the correct parts. __________________ Supplying answers since way before 2003..... Please take the time to add to feedback and reputation. http://www.youtube.com/user/oddkiddcreations

24-08-2010, 07:43 PM	#7
JamesyRS PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Linlithgow Posts: 450 Rep Power: 3	found problem guys, just took another lifter out, the adjstment screw in broken lifter was in 3 bits while the good lifter adjustment screw is one full piece looks like it destroyed a adjusting screw, thanks for the helptho guys __________________

25-08-2010, 09:56 AM	#8
Versus_Creations Ask me a question! 1982 Ford Escort Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Romford Essex Posts: 5,536 Rep Power: 14	what make is the lifter mate just out of intrest? __________________ Supplying answers since way before 2003..... Please take the time to add to feedback and reputation. http://www.youtube.com/user/oddkiddcreations

23-08-2010, 01:58 PM	#3
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	Normally 3 bits, but when correct all should be joined/bolted tight together and not seperate. There is the "tube" part of the tappet then the pad that the cam bears against, then underneath the pad is a locknut, ie the tube part is threaded and the pad wound in or out as needed, then the locknut locks off the adjustment, assuming it's that sort, some are simply tube part and shim, much better imo. tabetha

24-08-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	Could be a stripped thread, not the end of the world, easy repair, and not expensive either, but garage that did the job should be doing this. At the end of the day fill and weld then recut thread will sort if it's that. tabetha

25-08-2010, 06:50 PM	#9
JamesyRS PassionFord Regular Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Linlithgow Posts: 450 Rep Power: 3	asfar as I was made aware they are genuine rs1600i solid lifters __________________

25-08-2010, 07:47 PM	#10
tabetha BANNED BANNED Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 24,646 Rep Power: 0	Good to know it's sorted without mega bucks being needed, good result there. tabetha

25-08-2010, 07:47 PM
PassionFord Ford Focus Paid Advertisement

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode