[Roadsters] Lifter noise

[Daryl Smith]

I've used the methods from the 311s.org techwiki, Scott Sheeler's book, and just rotating the crank and adjusting the next valve that's closed.........
They all work, it's just a matter of how many times you do it to get proficient at it. It can be a bit frustrating sometimes holding the correct clearance as you tighten the nut..............

Daryl
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ljordan704 at netscape.net 


  What valve adjustment method do you use? My car sounds better with the current technique for adjustment so I think it can make a difference.

  Linda





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Daryl Smith <drlsmith at dccnet.com>


  Solid and flat. Use an oil with adequate amounts of phosphorous and zinc, possibly a higher viscosity (15-40, 15-50, ........), and a valve adjustment may help. 
  Seems more than a few R engined roadster owners are having a tough time eliminating the tick, tick noise and are just adjusting to the least noise level........ 
  myself included...... 
   
  Daryl 
   
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Boerst" <dboerst at yahoo.com> 
   
  > Are the lifters on the 1600 Mechanical or Hydraulic? The engine makes a > fairly loud tick-tick-tick. Not a main or rod bearing thud type sound. has > great oil pressure but seems to run a little hot. I live in Arizona so.... 
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