What is the gapping distance between the valve spring and rocker arm?

Tiny
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 100,000 MILES
What is the gapping distance is between the valve spring and rocker arm on the vehicle listed above. What specs do I adjust the hydraulic valves to after replacing lifter?
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 AT 8:19 PM

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Tiny
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Check your shop manual, but that said if my memory serves me well if it's a 3.0 v6 engine. Once its back together there shouldn't be any play Theres no adjustment once reassembled, they should be good to go. The hydraulic lifters will take up any slack once they fill up with oil and build pressure after the engine runs a bit. I hope this helps good luck.
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 AT 10:39 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for the answer. Do I retorque the rocker arm after changing the lifter?
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Sunday, May 4th, 2025 AT 10:38 AM
Tiny
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Yes always re-torque all bolts back to factory specification upon reassembly.
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Sunday, May 4th, 2025 AT 1:38 PM

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