Maybe need more preload?
Maybe need more preload? Well i pulled engine recently and let a reputable shop build it. Started up finally got it drivable, was open headers so couldn't hear any noises. Got exhaust fixed and got some pretty solid valve train noise is what i think it is anyways. Talking with the builder he was thinking my lifters might need more preload, i have morel 5315's and at 050 preload he got 7.3 on the push rods. I know every engine is different but Whats the thoughts? Also running .040 cometic gaskets. I had stethoscope on primaries and there is a little bit of ticking but nothing bad. put stethoscope on injectors and those things are loud as hell just don't think injectors would be that loud.
Buy a push rod length tool and check... A "a reputable shop" should have done that for you? I thought I recalled .060 was suggested for those lifters? I can't imagine .010 would make a huge difference on noise. Call Moral and ask maybe?
Could try a set of 7.4 OEM push rods and see if it quiets down any... if it does, order a decent set of 7.4" push rods.
Could try a set of 7.4 OEM push rods and see if it quiets down any... if it does, order a decent set of 7.4" push rods.
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Preload is pretty simple to figure out especially if you are a mechanic. He might have checked preload without the rocker stands installed. That mistake has happened before.
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I'm having a similar issue I think. Mine sounds more like a tapping noise around the driver's side of the engine. I'm also running 5315 and with .060 my rods came out to 7.325 and I also thought it seemed short.
Did yours go away after it had run for 5 min or so? Could you tell if it was more dominant on one side vs the other? I can't really tell for sure in the video but what kind of a noise was it making?
Did yours go away after it had run for 5 min or so? Could you tell if it was more dominant on one side vs the other? I can't really tell for sure in the video but what kind of a noise was it making?
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Verdad Gallardo I'm having a similar issue I think. Mine sounds more like a tapping noise around the driver's side of the engine. I'm also running 5315 and with .060 my rods came out to 7.325 and I also thought it seemed short.
Did yours go away after it had run for 5 min or so? Could you tell if it was more dominant on one side vs the other? I can't really tell for sure in the video but what kind of a noise was it making?
Did yours go away after it had run for 5 min or so? Could you tell if it was more dominant on one side vs the other? I can't really tell for sure in the video but what kind of a noise was it making?
good stuff there. It's title. Well she stared and runs