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Diastole · 09-17-2025, 12:38 PM

Jim,
How do I know it is valve clicking?

I asked my question MY initial post to this thread: "What does valve clearance noise sound like"?

I replied to an existing post rather than starting a new one. I started a new one a few months ago and received lots of PMs about "the responsibility of FordBarn posters reading old threads", "cluttering threads with covered topics", "distracting readers from the FordBarn mission", "here are links to all the FordBarn posts about your subject matter, you should start here 1st before posting a new thread"!

I am mystified that 0.003" or 0.004" of extra clearance could cause noise.
But, how do I know my noise is from the valves and not something else?
I have checked everything I can without dropping the pan.
It is a new noise since my backfiring incident

tick-tick-tick
loudest by the stethoscope in the front of the engine
Not the timing gear or its spring, crank pulley, compression, plugs, intake or exhaust manifold, muffler, no change in sound when disconnecting one plug at a time.

Thnaks so much

Diatsole in the Smokies

09-17-2025, 12:38 PM	#21
Diastole Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Smoky Mountains Posts: 90	Re: Adjustable Valve Lifter Installation Jim, How do I know it is valve clicking? I asked my question MY initial post to this thread: "What does valve clearance noise sound like"? I replied to an existing post rather than starting a new one. I started a new one a few months ago and received lots of PMs about "the responsibility of FordBarn posters reading old threads", "cluttering threads with covered topics", "distracting readers from the FordBarn mission", "here are links to all the FordBarn posts about your subject matter, you should start here 1st before posting a new thread"! I am mystified that 0.003" or 0.004" of extra clearance could cause noise. But, how do I know my noise is from the valves and not something else? I have checked everything I can without dropping the pan. It is a new noise since my backfiring incident tick-tick-tick loudest by the stethoscope in the front of the engine Not the timing gear or its spring, crank pulley, compression, plugs, intake or exhaust manifold, muffler, no change in sound when disconnecting one plug at a time. Thnaks so much Diatsole in the Smokies __________________ A little learning is a dangerous thing. Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring; There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking largely sobers us again.