Ticking sound from engine...

[johnd]

Ok, I had heard a ticking sound from the engine. So I took the valve covers off and sure enough a lifer was loose, so I tightened up like I have before and that always got rid of the problem...until now...

The ticking is not subiding, is there something else I may have to look at? I am not too familiar with building engines and all but I do know the basics of keeping it running. Any ideas of what else may be making that noise?

Thanks much,
John D.

 

[6880 Mike]

Does the tick show up right away? or only after the engine is at operating temp? You could have a cracked exhaust manifold.

 

[Dunzvett81]

I had this same problem last year. I replaced the cam, lifters and rods etc. The cam lobes were very worn. Now the engines purrs!! no ticking, I am pretty sure that it was contributed to the cam. Good luck with yours

 

[jims427400]

john,
check out my last thread on tick problem.
I also popped off the covers and loosened the rockers untill ticking,tightened 1/4 turn,wait 10 seconds tighted another 1/4. It still ticked from right bank. I assume vave has major deposites or as mentioned earlier, cam may have an issue. I'm seriously thinking of fulling original motor and dropping in a 502 or better yet 572/620 crate..
Good luck,
Jim

 

[johnd]

Thanks guys, I pulled the valve cover again about 4-5 hours ago and retightened the one valve giving me issues and it seems to have stopped for now. But I am with you I plan on pulling this engine and dropping in a ls2/3 after I save up a little.

John

 

[johnd]

I also dumped some sea foam in there not sure if that helped but ya never know...