1. Check the valve lifters for wear or damage and replace them with new ones if necessary.
2. Check the push rods for warping or wear. Straighten or replace if necessary.
Valve tappets and tappet rods (Scorpio 1)
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Article reviewed: Herman Ostrovsky
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