How to remove, inspect, and install Rocker Arm and Pushrod in 3.0L V6 engine on Ford Ranger?

To have the valve covers taken off, you need to first undo the rocker arm fulcrum bolt and washer and the rocker arm. If only the pushrods are being removed, then the loosening of the fulcrum bolts is required and the rocker arms bound to be pushed to one side so that the location of the removal of pushrods can be accessed easily but the pushrods are organized in a particular fashion for reinserting them back a particular place in the car possibly with the help of a perforated cardboard box. The rocker armsshould also be checked for any signs of wear, craks and damage especially around the contact end with the pushrods and /or valve stems while ensuring the small hole on the poshrod end of the rocker should not be blocked. Look for signs of wear and galling of the fulcrum contact area; if there is any sign of wear or damage of any rocker arms replace them with the fulcrum seats. All the pushrods should be examined for cracks or worn areas and, although slightly more difficult, each pushrod should be rolled across a flat surface to ensure that it is straight. For fit-up, use engine oil or assembly lube to the top of the valve stem and in the pushrod guide, at the rocker arm fulcrum seat and socket. Place the pushrods after which the rocker arms, the fulcrums, and the fulcrum bolts come into play. Turn the crankshaft in order to bring the lifter down far as possible, then fasten the fulcrum bolts to the established extent of turn. Last of all, reinstall the valve covers and gaskets, crank up the engine, and, if there are any roughness or noise, you're done.

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Ford Ranger Rod - Valve Push
Part Number: FOTZ-6565-A
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- Other Name: Push Rods
- Manufacturer Note: OHV
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2000 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Rod - Valve Push
Part Number: F6DZ-6565-AA
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- Other Name: Push Rods
- Manufacturer Note: 12V
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2008 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHV EFI | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, 5-Speed Manual Transmission M5R1, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Ranger Rod Valve Push
Part Number: F2DZ6565A
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- Other Name: Rod - Valve Push; Push Rods
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1992-1996 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Rod - Valve Push
Part Number: C9VZ-6565-C
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- Other Name: Push Rods
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Rod Valve Push
Part Number: E6DZ6565A
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- Other Name: Rod - Valve Push; Push Rods
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Ranger | 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Ranger Rod - Valve Push
Part Number: D9HZ-6565-A
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- Other Name: Push Rods
- Manufacturer Note: ROD (VALVE PUSH)-STD.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
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Ford Ranger ROD - VALVE PUSH
Part Number: C9OZ6565B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Push Rods
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1989 Ford Ranger | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 2.9L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT

Ford Ranger Pushrod

The Pushrod is a simple and durable way the OHV engines of the Ford Ranger convert the lobe motion of a spinning camshaft into the opening and closing of intake and exhaust valves, keeping combustion strong and torque high. The early Ford Ranger V6 motors were the traditional Pushrod kind where the lifters ride the block mounted cam that rises through the head and rockers tip the valve. Finally, the later Ford Ranger powerplants which switched to overhead cam designs eliminated the Pushrod entirely and cams were located directly above the valves. The original system has excellent low speed power and compact packaging yet adds moving parts that can wear and create lash that in turn can bend Pushrods if clearances open up too much and valve to piston contact happens at high rpm. When strange ticking sounds or power loss are detected, it could signal a damaged Pushrod. Replace it immediately and keep it lubricated and it will help to prevent the rocker from breaking and the valve from burning. This will also prevent costly engine damage and keep your Ranger performing reliably, just like a Ford Pushrod should.

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Ford Ranger Pushrod Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Rod - Valve Push
F6DZ-6565-AA
Q: How to remove, inspect, and install Rocker Arm and Pushrod in 3.0L V6 engine on Ford Ranger?
A:
To have the valve covers taken off, you need to first undo the rocker arm fulcrum bolt and washer and the rocker arm. If only the pushrods are being removed, then the loosening of the fulcrum bolts is required and the rocker arms bound to be pushed to one side so that the location of the removal of pushrods can be accessed easily but the pushrods are organized in a particular fashion for reinserting them back a particular place in the car possibly with the help of a perforated cardboard box. The rocker armsshould also be checked for any signs of wear, craks and damage especially around the contact end with the pushrods and /or valve stems while ensuring the small hole on the poshrod end of the rocker should not be blocked. Look for signs of wear and galling of the fulcrum contact area; if there is any sign of wear or damage of any rocker arms replace them with the fulcrum seats. All the pushrods should be examined for cracks or worn areas and, although slightly more difficult, each pushrod should be rolled across a flat surface to ensure that it is straight. For fit-up, use engine oil or assembly lube to the top of the valve stem and in the pushrod guide, at the rocker arm fulcrum seat and socket. Place the pushrods after which the rocker arms, the fulcrums, and the fulcrum bolts come into play. Turn the crankshaft in order to bring the lifter down far as possible, then fasten the fulcrum bolts to the established extent of turn. Last of all, reinstall the valve covers and gaskets, crank up the engine, and, if there are any roughness or noise, you're done.