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Steve Plucker · 04-03-2020, 01:01 PM

I would like to know just how many types/brands there are for adjustable tappets for the Model A/AA Ford engine AND of the few...which one is the best.

I ask this because of an exerience I had.

Back in 1984 when I moved to Bakersfield, CA I re-restored my Coupe for a second time. I took my engine to LA to have it redone and the adjustable tappets they put in, in my opinion were great as they had a nice hex nut for which one could adjust.

Fast forward to 1995 I had it looked over again and unknown to me until later I find out that all those "good" adjustable tappets were traded out for ones with a very thin hex head and not as easy to adjust.

So, are there good ones and bad ones?

Thanks.

Pluck

04-03-2020, 01:01 PM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Adjustable Tappets I would like to know just how many types/brands there are for adjustable tappets for the Model A/AA Ford engine AND of the few...which one is the best. I ask this because of an exerience I had. Back in 1984 when I moved to Bakersfield, CA I re-restored my Coupe for a second time. I took my engine to LA to have it redone and the adjustable tappets they put in, in my opinion were great as they had a nice hex nut for which one could adjust. Fast forward to 1995 I had it looked over again and unknown to me until later I find out that all those "good" adjustable tappets were traded out for ones with a very thin hex head and not as easy to adjust. So, are there good ones and bad ones? Thanks. Pluck