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George Miller · 11-09-2017, 01:11 PM

I think you will find the cam is a little off the center line of the lifters that is what makes them rotate. They did that by design.

Fred K-OR · 11-10-2017, 07:06 PM

Thanks guys for the additional ideas. I am waiting to get another manifold so I can get the thing back together again. So will have to try some of your added ideas a little later.
In the mean time I think I will check the clearances on the other values and see how they are. May also set number 6 back to where it should be and see what that does for me.

J Franklin · 11-10-2017, 08:20 PM

I've set mine at .012 I & .014 EX and never had a burnt valve. Where are you going to set # 6?

Fred K-OR · 11-10-2017, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

The click might be caused by a valve hanging up slightly, then letting go. I'd run some MMO in your gas and a can of Sea Foam in the oil, or a can of Sea Foam in both gas and oil to see if that helps. It sure fixed an Olds I once bought cheap due to clicking tappets.

Thanks Tom. Good thought-it could be this. Will have to check it out.

Fred K-OR · 11-10-2017, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

I've set mine at .012 I & .014 EX and never had a burnt valve. Where are you going to set # 6?

Think I will just go with what Andrews recommends, the .013 and .015.

Fred K-OR · 12-09-2017, 07:29 PM

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Hi Guys again,

Sorry about additional info on this subject again but I think I now have found the problem and fixed it. So thought I had better post what I did to solve problem.

I took things apart again so that I could re-check the settings of the adjustable valves. Well I found that valve #6 was set at about .020. Wow way out! So I adjusted it again to where it should be and also re-checked some of the other valves. Found a couple of them out and adjusted them.

Put everything back together again and started the rig up. Wow, no more knock! So I think, I have it fixed! But I have not had time to take it out on a road test so not to sure but it seems like it is fixed!!!! Anyway thought I would update you all with the latest messing around I have been doing with this problem and hope I have fixed this problem..

700rpm · 12-09-2017, 09:00 PM

Did you settle on .013 and .015?

Fred K-OR · 12-09-2017, 09:14 PM

Yes, maybe + or. - a bit. But close. As good as an old farmer can do!

11-09-2017, 01:11 PM	#21
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Knock Knock (again) I think you will find the cam is a little off the center line of the lifters that is what makes them rotate. They did that by design.

11-10-2017, 07:06 PM	#22
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Knock Knock (again) Thanks guys for the additional ideas. I am waiting to get another manifold so I can get the thing back together again. So will have to try some of your added ideas a little later. In the mean time I think I will check the clearances on the other values and see how they are. May also set number 6 back to where it should be and see what that does for me. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

11-10-2017, 08:20 PM	#23
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Knock Knock (again) I've set mine at .012 I & .014 EX and never had a burnt valve. Where are you going to set # 6?

12-09-2017, 07:29 PM	#26
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Knock Knock (again) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Guys again, Sorry about additional info on this subject again but I think I now have found the problem and fixed it. So thought I had better post what I did to solve problem. I took things apart again so that I could re-check the settings of the adjustable valves. Well I found that valve #6 was set at about .020. Wow way out! So I adjusted it again to where it should be and also re-checked some of the other valves. Found a couple of them out and adjusted them. Put everything back together again and started the rig up. Wow, no more knock! So I think, I have it fixed! But I have not had time to take it out on a road test so not to sure but it seems like it is fixed!!!! Anyway thought I would update you all with the latest messing around I have been doing with this problem and hope I have fixed this problem.. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

12-09-2017, 09:00 PM	#27
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,906	Re: Knock Knock (again) Did you settle on .013 and .015? __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

12-09-2017, 09:14 PM	#28
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Knock Knock (again) Yes, maybe + or. - a bit. But close. As good as an old farmer can do! __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster