08-27-2011, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by Grubby
No evidence of contact with valve covers.
It is very hard to tell if the sound is lifter lash or something else in the valve train. I suspect a loose rocker arm would sound identical to excessive rocker clearance.
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It's a little messy, but idling the car with a cover off and carefully touching your mechanic's stethoscope to each rocker arm will quickly tell you which one(s) are creating the noise. |
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