1971 455 in a 1969 442
#4
#5
Reply
well I have a knock that sounds like in a head not in block...not a hydraulic sound like a rod or piston...what are some preliminary checks I can make if any once I remove valve cover..btw drivers side
Last edited by Franswa; October 16th, 2017 at 12:32 PM.
#6
The only thing I can suggest is remove the valve covers and inspect the rockers, bridges, and springs. Make sure there is preload on all the valves when they are closed. Any loose rockers at that point need to be checked for wear. If you don't see any substantial wear then you need to pull the intake and inspect the bottoms of the lifters and cam lobes.
How is your oil pressure when warmed up?
How is your oil pressure when warmed up?
#7
The only thing I can suggest is remove the valve covers and inspect the rockers, bridges, and springs. Make sure there is preload on all the valves when they are closed. Any loose rockers at that point need to be checked for wear. If you don't see any substantial wear then you need to pull the intake and inspect the bottoms of the lifters and cam lobes.
How is your oil pressure when warmed up?
How is your oil pressure when warmed up?
#9
#12
Thum
update: eliminated top end possibles and now on bottom...removed pan but no metal flakes or pieces just dirty oil after a change but previous owner said it sat for 7 yrs......nothing hanging down or obvious..so should I be checking mains next and if so what am I looking for or trying to determine?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
71cutlassdroptop
Big Blocks
28
September 18th, 2017 06:09 PM
BeenThere
Parts For Sale
2
April 20th, 2016 09:19 AM
BeenThere
Parts For Sale
5
October 17th, 2015 12:23 PM