<VV> lifter noise

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That's why I do the adjustment cold and engine at rest,   no mess or noise  
(OPPS)  Larry
 
In a message dated 2/10/2009 4:44:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net writes:

Dave,  there is a simple, but a bit dirty, way to quiet a lifter. With the  
engine running warm and the left valve cover off, find the loose one(s)  and 
very slowly turn the nut down untill it stops clattering  (about a 1/4 turn or 
less).That should do it. The "book" will say to turn  the nut down till the 
clattering stops and then 1 more full turn. I like  another 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

You must do it slowly as the lifter will  adjust itself hydraulically. I 
don't like the word "knocking" it should be a  clicking sound.

The oil is HOT and splashes a bit. 
MIKE  KOVACS 




________________________________
From: dave ross  <dave_r505 at yahoo.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Tuesday,  February 10, 2009 6:23:14 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> lifter  noise

Actually I drove the car yesterday about 14 miles and when I had  gotten home 
thats when I had noticed it the most. The knocking definitely was  coming 
from the left side of the engine. So today i removed the valve cover  and noticed 
that no matter the postion of crank 1 or 2 lifters was almost  always loose. 
Im just kinda weary about tightening it down without knowing a  little more...

thanks,  Dave




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