Re: [HSS] "tappet" noise

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What model super six? If it is a loose tappet, just tighten it up. .003" if

inlet, '006 exhaust. Of course it could be a broken piston ring, or other

malady.

Geoff.

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From: "Jerry Cornell" <cornell4@olypen.com>

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Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 11:21 PM

Subject: [HSS] "tappet" noise





>I just received a super six through an inheritance, so the previous

> owner cannot help. I have what today I would call a "stuck lifter", a

> ticking noise, but I'm not sure from which cylinder. Anything to worry

> about? Is there a cure? It seemed to appear when I changed the oil.

> Also, there is an oil can under the hood, indicating something should

> be oiled frequently. What is that for?

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