Thread: Fixing a strange engine noise and then some

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Originally Posted by IC2

Mike - luckily - the Comps are wending their way back to Summit. Replacement Cranes should be here tomorrow and if my DW hasn't scheduled my time too tightly, might even get them installed and possibly, just maybe, get in a short ride, that is "assuming" the push rods are OK length wise and if not, Pat and I will be discussing the next step.

That is good news! I'll keep my fingers crossed it all comes together for you!

I seem to have gotten the problem solved with the stud mount roller rockers.

Cranked her up this morning, fired off perfectly. Verrrry light tick which I have found is normal for these rockers. They are preloaded ~.030" according to my calculations (3/4's turn). Diddled with the carb and idle - 850rpm/17-18 inches Hg and no needle swing to speak of (Snap-On gauge, not foreign junk).

For Pat - did the felt tip marker roller check and the wipe is maybe .010 towards the intake. Possibly could use a wee bit longer push rod, but for my use, not worth the additional 'pain' to my wallet for a special, so didn't do a measurement with my new Comp Cams length checker.

Next - the @#$% gas gauge sender crapped out again (#3). According to my internet reading, 10+/- percent ethanol will do it to those India made senders - but for sure this WILL NOT stop me from going for a ride. I'll just disconnect it for now.

All - Thanks for the great advice and making me do some thinking as well

Glad to hear you can get cruising again.

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Good to hear your off and cruizin' Dave!!!!!

good for you ... you stubborn irishman .i never let a ford engine get the best of me ether. some times they like to go for a few arounds

Thanks all -

Congrats Dave! That is good news!