Today my engine just started making a very loud intermittent clatter.
Happened at startup when cold, went away after around 20 sec running.
After a couple of 10 mile drives with stops, clatter returned on 190 degree
engine. Engine speed-linked. Interestingly it sped up and became lighter
when I took my foot off the gas.
With the car stopped, it seemed to be coming from the area of #2 cyl's
valves. After a couple of minutes it went away again smooth as silk. Then
returned after a short distance. Came and went during 5 mile drive home.
Oil pressure normal around 35 lbs same as it's been for years.
Later checked oil 1/2 way up dipstick.
No fan, water pump or generator irregularities or interference. No over
heating or missing or rough running except for this extremely loud clatter
which I could feel coming thru the car, slightly. No smoking.
On removal of valve cover only evident irregularity was foot-tall geyser of
oil off one of #5 cyl's rockers.
Appreciate any guidance! Thanks in advance.
--
Steve Gerow
Pasadena CA
59 BN6--29D engine
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