DeTomaso Mailing List: June 2000, Message #115

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From: Rick <rwgushue@gte.net>
Subject:Re: Valve Lash Noise
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 03:37:52 -0400

Mike Dailey wrote:
> 
> A question for those of you that have high-lift (550 - 560 or so) long
> duration (280 - 290 degrees or so) hydraulic lifter cams, with heavy valve
> springs, damper springs and roller rockers.  How much valve train lash noise
> do you have?  The choices are (1) none at all (sounds like a stock cam
> system), (2) some noise or (3) sounds like a solid lifer cam with .018 lash
> or more.  The test is, you sick your head in the engine compartment and rev
> the engine to about 1,500 RPM.
> 
> Mike
>
   I have some noise with a little less duration and lift. Was wondering
if going to adjustable rocker arms would quiet things down ?

   Rick
   1582
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