Sticky Lifters

[nj7000]

The engine on my stock 78' makes a clicking sound when the car is running, and I guess it's due to sticky lifters, but what is the best way to get rid of this clicking noise. It's pretty slight, but it's still something I'd like to take care of, thanks!

 

[dmrodco]

if its a constant tapping. never goes away its not lifters ! its either rockers out of adjust or the cam is going flat. The best long term fix is just change the cam small block chevy's are really hard on cams and its not uncommon to have them go flat . have happened on two of my cars now. 75 and a 77