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Subject:Re: New Engine Question
From:Bob Donalds
Date:Mon, 24 Apr 2000 06:58:12 -0400

Jason Denton wrote:
>
> I have about 3000 miles on a rebuilt engine.  I have noticed an
> increased "clicking" sound on the engine which was not there when I
> origonally had it installed.   It runs very strong.  Any ideas of the
> problem?   (I am not a mechanical genius so excuse the questions)
> Could the valves be out of adjustment?  That is where the noise seems
> to be eminating from.
>
> Thanks for any help   >J.D.
Jason
sounds like the installer backed off the preload of the hydraulic
lifters
 after I last spoke the him. the ticking is the lash (clearance) at the
adjuster
if it runs fine then its ok. you could try preloading them at some point
to quiet them down if you want the instuctions again let me know.
Bob Donalds

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