<VV> 140 Engine Ticking BAD

[MarK Durham]

I assume the engine started running rough too, if the temp went cold then
#6 cylinder went cold so if you suspect a dropped seat you should pull the
left valve cover and look for a very loose rocker arm. Probably the most
forward cylinder, #6.
Mark Durham Hauser Idaho 62 Coupe Red/Red
On Sep 28, 2014 6:30 PM, "edselcorvair--- via VirtualVairs" <
virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> Today was our wedding anniversary and it being a beautifully evening here
> in eastern TN we decided to take the 66 Corsa Convertible 140 4 speed out
> to dinner and a drive.  After dinner it started right up and we were about
> a mile up the road when the engine started to make a VERY loud ticking
> noise (sounded like a sewing machine) that got louder as the rpm's went up
> and less loud at  idle.  No oil pressure or fan/gen light came on but the
> engine temperature did drop to the bottom of gage (Corsa dash).  When we
> got home  I did not see anything obvious looking at the top on engine, any
> suggestions as to what this might be?  My first thought was a dropped valve
> seat being a 140.  The engine was overhauled a few years back by Larry
> Claypool and has been running like a top.  The drive home this evening was
> all in town, 40 mph speed limit so no high revving.  Bob HenrichMorristown
> TN66 Corsa Convt140 4 speededselcorvair at netzero.com
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