Hi fellas,

I have a 350 w/186 head 2.02 1.60, screw in studs ,guide plates ,crane roller rockers comp cams 280H hyd cam.I am having trouble with a ticking sound only after she reaches full operating temp.I have adjusted valves running(fully hot) and pre setting them cold but the ticking continues???If its a lifter how can iI verify that??? thanks

[This message has been edited by LongRod406 (edited 11-22-2000).]

[This message has been edited by LongRod406 (edited 11-22-2000).]

Been there Longrod only I had all of em clacking amd couldn't find the problem. Turned out to be a bent camshaft. If you can imagine that! If it's only one making noise it should be fairly easy to locate. That is if it's a lifter/rocker. An automotive stethascope would make it easy to locate. If it's only making noise after full warm-up I might not necessarily suspect a lifter. All the lifters are oiled along the same oil passage and it is very rare for new or almost new hydraulic lifters to be bad. Some things you might look at are, if your running headers they can leak and it sounds just like a valve ticking. This would make sense regarding the warmed-up part. Another area might be the fuel pump but not likely.
The important thing is to not over-think it. I had all sorts of bad thoughts about misaligned cam bearings to clogged oil passages. My cam only had .0046 runout but it was enough to keep all 16 lifters from running quit.

Good luck!!!

John

Hey Long Rod,

I agree with John, but the easiest thing to check is the fuel pump. If you don't have a stethascope, then use a long screw driver, you can also use wooden dowel, like a cut off broom handle.

Warm it up until you here the noise then check it.

Larry

just a suggestion, but i have used a water hose around 3-4 feet long. this is a great help.
ss 468 69 camaro

just a suggestion, but i have used a water hose around 3-4 feet long. this is a great help. put it to your ear then to your engine.
ss 468 69 camaro