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Roller Tappet - Installation Service Tip

Article No. 86-19-7

TAPPET - ROLLER TYPE - 1.9L

INSTALLATION SERVICE TIP

FORD 1987 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1987 LYNX

Figure 4:




The roller tappet assembly used in the 1.9L engine has a yellow dot on it for aid during installation. The yellow dot must be aligned with the cylinder head oil feed hole, Figure 4. The tappet must be in this position to allow air to bleed out and prevent start-up noise.

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