L82 engine noise question
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L82 engine noise question
Hi folks,
I've got a question for those of you that are familiar with L82's. I'm looking at buying a '74. I don't have time to go look at the car and will probably have it shipped. The seller tells me that the engine is a bit noisy until it warms up. He says that is normal for the L82's.
So, are they typically a bit noisy until they warm up?
Thanks,
Gary
I've got a question for those of you that are familiar with L82's. I'm looking at buying a '74. I don't have time to go look at the car and will probably have it shipped. The seller tells me that the engine is a bit noisy until it warms up. He says that is normal for the L82's.
So, are they typically a bit noisy until they warm up?
Thanks,
Gary
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From: Acworth, GA
Mine is a little noisy while the lifters are filling back up with oil if it has sat for a few days or so, maybe a minute or 2. Maybe if you could describe the noise a little more I could be of more help. I don't know that it's normal for L 82's in particular but I know that sbc motors with their OHV setups often have noisy lifters relative to other setups. Hope this helps.
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From: Little Rock AR
Originally Posted by Gary Yarbrough
Hi folks,
I've got a question for those of you that are familiar with L82's. I'm looking at buying a '74. I don't have time to go look at the car and will probably have it shipped. The seller tells me that the engine is a bit noisy until it warms up. He says that is normal for the L82's.
So, are they typically a bit noisy until they warm up?
Thanks,
Gary
I've got a question for those of you that are familiar with L82's. I'm looking at buying a '74. I don't have time to go look at the car and will probably have it shipped. The seller tells me that the engine is a bit noisy until it warms up. He says that is normal for the L82's.
So, are they typically a bit noisy until they warm up?
Thanks,
Gary
My L-82 had a slight noise like that. It was the rod journals on the crank worn out of round. One engine overhaul later it is running like a champ!
Please accept this post in the spirit it was intended.
-Mark.
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From: Southbound
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Originally Posted by Gary Yarbrough
...The seller tells me that the engine is a bit noisy until it warms up. He says that is normal for the L82's....So, are they typically a bit noisy until they warm up?...
