Re: [WPTA] Noise in engine help

[Larry Ross via Wpta <wpta@autox.team.net>]

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According to the Prez:

1) Valves need adjustment.

2) You are hearing an oil knock in the back of the engine.

I would never question Donnie's diagnosis.

Larry Ross
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On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 3:03=E2=80=AFPM Mark Bradakis via Wpta <wpta@autox.=
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> On 2/15/26 11:59 AM, Mark Bradakis via Wpta wrote:
> > Sounds like timing chain problems.
> >
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> A mechanic's stethoscope, about 10 bucks from Horror Fraught would help
> pinpoint the source of the noise, see if it actually coming from the
> timing cover area.
>
> mjb.
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<div dir=3D"ltr"><br><div>According to the Prez:</div><div><br></div><div>1=
) Valves need adjustment.</div><div><br></div><div>2) You are hearing an oi=
l knock in the back of the engine.</div><div><br></div><div>I would never q=
uestion Donnie&#39;s diagnosis.</div><div><br></div><div>Larry Ross</div><d=
iv>(412) 780-8495 - mobile</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></di=
v></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"lt=
r" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Sun, Feb 15, 2026 at 3:03=E2=80=AFPM Mark Bradak=
is via Wpta &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:wpta@autox.team.net";>wpta@autox.team.net<=
/a>&gt; wrote:<br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0=
px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">O=
n 2/15/26 11:59 AM, Mark Bradakis via Wpta wrote:<br>
&gt; Sounds like timing chain problems.<br>
&gt; <br>
<br>
A mechanic&#39;s stethoscope, about 10 bucks from Horror Fraught would help=
 <br>
pinpoint the source of the noise, see if it actually coming from the <br>
timing cover area.<br>
<br>
mjb.<br>
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