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Peter J · 03-13-2012, 01:02 PM

Hey Guys,
Ref. my old thread about clicking noise in or around my valve train. Thank's to ya-all, I've tried to eleminate all the variables regarding valve clearance. I have a B block so I can check the clearance with the side cover off. No's 2 and 3 valves down to .006 clearance..still clicking as before. Checked stems and guides (smooth and free) and spring (OK). The only thing I changed between when I test ran engine (no noise) was the exaust manifold (from an A to B to match B carb). I have cheapo gaskets on it. Runs great with lots of power and plugs are all grey. Took it out for about a 15 mile ride and ran great. Could I have a leak that would click?? If so, I'll swap out manifolds to check.
A little HELP here!

Thanks,
Pete

Peter J · 03-13-2012, 05:50 PM

Ed,
Haven't found any blowby around the gaskets so I sorta counted out exaust which is new. How about a metallic clicking noise from the intake? Haven't tried the WD-40 trick yet. A wooden dowel doesn't tell me a thing either. Checked valves with engine running so clearances don't seem a problem there.

columbiA · 03-13-2012, 08:14 PM

Peter J You say you changed EX man.to match B carb.I assume you meant that U changed the IN man to match the B carb.In that case,with the mismatched manifolds they may not be on the same plane.The manifolds should be resurfaced as a pair & use good metal-clad gaskets.

29ModelA · 03-13-2012, 08:23 PM

If you have a Harbor Freight near you, I have found their $4 mechanic's stethoscope handy for this sort of thing.

Peter J · 03-13-2012, 11:18 PM

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I already dug out my A intake manifold that I was on it originally. I going to swap out the questionable B manifold, replace the gaskets and probably put my A carb. (which is new) back on just to eleminate those posibilities.
Thanks for all the moral support and I'll let you know.
Pete

03-13-2012, 01:02 PM	#1
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Driving me crazy Hey Guys, Ref. my old thread about clicking noise in or around my valve train. Thank's to ya-all, I've tried to eleminate all the variables regarding valve clearance. I have a B block so I can check the clearance with the side cover off. No's 2 and 3 valves down to .006 clearance..still clicking as before. Checked stems and guides (smooth and free) and spring (OK). The only thing I changed between when I test ran engine (no noise) was the exaust manifold (from an A to B to match B carb). I have cheapo gaskets on it. Runs great with lots of power and plugs are all grey. Took it out for about a 15 mile ride and ran great. Could I have a leak that would click?? If so, I'll swap out manifolds to check. A little HELP here! Thanks, Pete

03-13-2012, 05:50 PM	#2
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Driving me crazy Ed, Haven't found any blowby around the gaskets so I sorta counted out exaust which is new. How about a metallic clicking noise from the intake? Haven't tried the WD-40 trick yet. A wooden dowel doesn't tell me a thing either. Checked valves with engine running so clearances don't seem a problem there.

03-13-2012, 08:14 PM	#3
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Driving me crazy Peter J You say you changed EX man.to match B carb.I assume you meant that U changed the IN man to match the B carb.In that case,with the mismatched manifolds they may not be on the same plane.The manifolds should be resurfaced as a pair & use good metal-clad gaskets.

03-13-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: Driving me crazy If you have a Harbor Freight near you, I have found their $4 mechanic's stethoscope handy for this sort of thing. __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!

03-13-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: Driving me crazy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I already dug out my A intake manifold that I was on it originally. I going to swap out the questionable B manifold, replace the gaskets and probably put my A carb. (which is new) back on just to eleminate those posibilities. Thanks for all the moral support and I'll let you know. Pete