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telriv · 03-16-2017, 10:41 AM

As I stated, "all the accs. have been dis-connected". Nothing on the front of the engine. Not even a radiator. Filled the engine up with water & plugged the lower outlets so it could be run for awhile on the stand with temp gauges hooked up to both sides to monitor temps. The rings were already broken in as it was in the vehicle for about 50 or so miles. On the stand the timing case cover is wide open & it can be heard distinctly with a hose or other means. All valve springs are new. I've now been through this engine, all completely apart, 3 times & the noise/squeaking is still there, no change. This is a new one for my books. NEVER have run into this before.

Tom T.

03-16-2017, 10:41 AM	#12
telriv Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 4	Re: '53 Flathead V-8 As I stated, "all the accs. have been dis-connected". Nothing on the front of the engine. Not even a radiator. Filled the engine up with water & plugged the lower outlets so it could be run for awhile on the stand with temp gauges hooked up to both sides to monitor temps. The rings were already broken in as it was in the vehicle for about 50 or so miles. On the stand the timing case cover is wide open & it can be heard distinctly with a hose or other means. All valve springs are new. I've now been through this engine, all completely apart, 3 times & the noise/squeaking is still there, no change. This is a new one for my books. NEVER have run into this before. Tom T.