Thread: 427 side oiler is possesed

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Hi all,

My father has a 427 side oiler out of a Ford Galaxy in his 1967 Replica Shelby Cobra. But she has one stubborn problem that wont go away. the drivers side bank valves sound too tight (like a brigs and stratton) the valves were adjusted and it went away then came back again, they discovered bent pushrods and replaced them, did nothing. The engine has been COMPLETELY rebuilt. Has nothing but the best internals. it seems everytime they take the engine apart, machine it, and put her back together again the same problem occurs again and again. this engine has been plagued by valvetrain problems for the longest time. I am begining we need a priest instead of a mechanic!

Any Input would be greatly appreciated,
-Chris.

Thank God its all under warranty!!!

P.S. Before she was rebuilt, we discovered one MESSED UP engine. the cylinder bores were different sizes and some were even oval! and that is just for starters! the engine builder said he has seen nothing like the sad state that engine was in when we purchased the car. it was a wonder she ran!