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Old 04-27-2011, 07:46 PM
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ticking noise?

New heads and cam about hour on the new heads and cam. Im getting this ticking noise from the passenger head. No exhaust bolts where loose at all.


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Re: ticking noise?

Lash the valves again.
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Re: ticking noise?

You have a valve that need adjusted - put a screwdriver on the rocker stud, place ear against plastic handle - will help you pinpoint the one making the noise, then lossen it (it will tick louder, then retighten it until it stops ticking.
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