92 Taurus SHO Valvetrain

[Acidbath]

Hey.. was just curious if anyone has had any experience in adjusting the valves in a SHO motor. I've got ticking I can almost pinpoint to a shim that may have popped out of the tappet bucket. if anyone has any clue as to what I'm talking about. Let me know, I have had this car for a long time, and have rebuilt it to better than stock in every way. This car is my baby, and she is my sexy bi__h! I only want the best thats why I do the work. But as I have never tried to do this on any motor, so when I tear it apart I might have a question. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Eric

92 Triple Black 73mm Maf, UDP's, Koni adjustable struts, Intrax linear springs, custom programmed LPM, cobra fuel pump, 36# injectors, SHO Shop Y-Pipe, High Flow cat back, Walker Turbo Mufflers, and one loud radio. Lol.. just thought I'd let you know what kinda car it is..

[SHOguy]

there is a video you can buy at www.shonutperformance.com which deals with the valve adjusment. its a "required" maintenance at 60K on the SHO motors. good luck.

[Acidbath]

Originally Posted by SHOguy

there is a video you can buy at www.shonutperformance.com which deals with the valve adjusment. its a "required" maintenance at 60K on the SHO motors. good luck.

Yeah, I know they sell it, i was just wondering if anyone has done this before..

[Yamahasho]

I have done the valve adjustment before...

If you have a shim that has popped out of a bucket, then you need new cams. If you have not ejected a shim, then the valve adjustment is very easy... I suggest getting the 60k video.

Here are the results to my valve adjustment....



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[Yamahasho]

Oh yeah, Intrax springs are progressive, not linear.

[Acidbath]

[quote=Yamahasho]I have done the valve adjustment before...

If you have a shim that has popped out of a bucket, then you need new cams. If you have not ejected a shim, then the valve adjustment is very easy... I suggest getting the 60k video.



i'm thinking that its more than likley the tensioner up front. but I dont see how a ship poppin out would require new cams. The motor has 2 minuites of run time on it, after the tick got loud. Its not like I'm still driving it, she's my baby, and I doubt that the lobe is that bad off. But i suppose stranger things have happened.

[Acidbath]

Check the SHO Shop web site on those springs. Intrax ARE LINEAR, thats why I bought em.

[Acidbath]

I was thinking it might be a chain tensioner, and I just found out I CAN'T GET ONE OF THOSE. Any help in that dept would be helpful too

[Yamahasho]

Originally Posted by Acidbath

Check the SHO Shop web site on those springs. Intrax ARE LINEAR, thats why I bought em.

Check the Intrax website... They are progressive... SHO Shop is just a reseller, that does not mean they are correct!



Taken from the Intrax website:


"What makes INTRAX springs better? INTRAX designs most of its lowering kits with progressive rates, to satisfy the two features you've asked for most. First, the lowered look. Most other brands' springs are linear rate, as this is cost-effective but doesn't necessarily provide the visual effect you desire. By designing a progressive spring, we achieve the lowered look while maintaining safety standards of spring preload at suspension droop. The second requirement is ride quality. Since most of you identified that you drove 90% of your mileage to and from work, you wanted to retain some ride quality enjoyed with OE springs. If you're driving to work on a racetrack, "Sport" or "Race" springs from other brands may be for you. INTRAX progressive springs provide high performance looks and comfortable ride quality. "

[Yamahasho]

[quote=Acidbath]

Originally Posted by Yamahasho

I have done the valve adjustment before...

If you have a shim that has popped out of a bucket, then you need new cams. If you have not ejected a shim, then the valve adjustment is very easy... I suggest getting the 60k video.



i'm thinking that its more than likley the tensioner up front. but I dont see how a ship poppin out would require new cams. The motor has 2 minuites of run time on it, after the tick got loud. Its not like I'm still driving it, she's my baby, and I doubt that the lobe is that bad off. But i suppose stranger things have happened.

Do you realize how many times that cam has turned in 2 minutes? If a shim ejected, the cam lobe is shit canned. You will need another camshaft to replace the crapped one.

[Acidbath]

Originally Posted by Yamahasho

Check the Intrax website... They are progressive... SHO Shop is just a reseller, that does not mean they are correct!



Taken from the Intrax website:


"What makes INTRAX springs better? INTRAX designs most of its lowering kits with progressive rates, to satisfy the two features you've asked for most. First, the lowered look. Most other brands' springs are linear rate, as this is cost-effective but doesn't necessarily provide the visual effect you desire. By designing a progressive spring, we achieve the lowered look while maintaining safety standards of spring preload at suspension droop. The second requirement is ride quality. Since most of you identified that you drove 90% of your mileage to and from work, you wanted to retain some ride quality enjoyed with OE springs. If you're driving to work on a racetrack, "Sport" or "Race" springs from other brands may be for you. INTRAX progressive springs provide high performance looks and comfortable ride quality. "

You Never finished their quote, so I figured I'd help you out.... explain these....

Super Sport kits provide aggressive drivers with substantially stiffer spring rates and some of the lowest fitments available for street cars, Super Sport springs lower vehicles 2.25"-2.5", providing race car looks with handling to match. All Super Sport kits are made with the same quality material and design standards used with our lowering sport spring kits. Super Sport lowering springs are designed to be used with aftermarket sport shock absorbers. Minor modifications or camber kits may be required.


Now come on, why would you need to get a camber adjustment kit for taller progressive springs? Really? And btw, the springs I have on mine I bought from Intrax back in 98 I think it was. I am POSITIVE THEY ARE LINEAR. They may have changed things now, I'm not sure I'm not a representive. Anyway.... Do your homework, and let me know... my car sits almost an inch lower than most i've seen with lowering kits. I have adjustable Koni's to match as the motorcraft strut housings were too tall. But you know all that..

[Acidbath]

Originally Posted by Yamahasho

Do you realize how many times that cam has turned in 2 minutes? If a shim ejected, the cam lobe is shit canned. You will need another camshaft to replace the crapped one.

Well she's back together now, as I had to replace the chain tensioner near the radiator. Valves newly adjusted, oil change, another new fuel filter, and disconnected the A/C system, 20 degree temps and dry pavement got me in the 12's again. So anyway, if you ever feel like racing for titles or donating your car, let me know... This is my 5th SHO and I've only done my own work, this car has 191k miles on it with origional rings, no smoke, passes E-Check, 29.8 MPG Highway, Consistant 12 second quarters, all throttle, no bottle, triple black stealth sedan, i've even got my own custom overdrive gear in my MTX... my point is that I'm not just another idiot out here, and i've seen shims ejected and not had to worry about the cams.. if you know how to use a grinder, and have a thicker shim, what difference does it make really? Do you homework on this too and let me know....

Doh!!

[Yamahasho]

Believe me, I have done my home work.... I garuntee you are not hitting 12's, more like 15's.... If you really want to race for pink slips, I've got something for you There is so much to correct you on, I just don't feel like doing it...

[Yamahasho]

Oh, and 5 SHOs and this one has over 190k miles AND YOU HAVE NEVER PERFORMED A VALVE LASH BEFORE.... That says it all right there!

[Yamahapower]

There is one 12.9 sec. sho in existence. Your no where near that level of performance.