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ursus · 03-16-2019, 01:57 AM

The original posting details the rebuilding of the oil pump and installation of a new high compression head. The block and head have threaded drillings, the latter for an NPT plug in the oil passage from the pump and the latter for a bolt to lock the distributor in place. Some have found that overtightening either will cause odd noises and vibrations in the engine. I would check on this before tearing into the engine.

03-16-2019, 01:57 AM	#44
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,375	Re: installed a new 6:1 head now a tapping noise The original posting details the rebuilding of the oil pump and installation of a new high compression head. The block and head have threaded drillings, the latter for an NPT plug in the oil passage from the pump and the latter for a bolt to lock the distributor in place. Some have found that overtightening either will cause odd noises and vibrations in the engine. I would check on this before tearing into the engine.