RE: RE: Strange engine noise

From: STRICKLAND, Tate (tstricklan@shl.com)
Date: Wed Aug 12 1998 - 08:50:21 EDT


Big assed socket and ratchet to turn crank - socket and wratchet to
loosen/tighten the rocker, feeler guage. That's it. Plus whatever it
takes to get the valve cover off.

Tate

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Clark [SMTP:mike@snakebite.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 1998 11:01 AM
To: Joel Znamenacek
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Strange engine noise

> if it were an exhaust leak it would make the same noise all the time
and
> louder when you get on it as more exhaust leaks out. It sounds like
> maybe a lifter. Maybe you could check the valve lash.

> Joel

Can someone tell me how to check the valve lash? Is this something I
can do or is special tools needed?

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