ticking noise
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ticking noise
ever since i bought my 77 i have had a slight clicking noise. lately the noise has gotten worse. the noise seems to be coming from the front of the engine and ticking rate goes up with the RPMs. i at first thought the fan was hitting the shroud but it spins freely when moved by hand. is it possible the fan cluth is causing this problem. also i have removed the A/C belt to see if that could be the problem, but the noise is still there.
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ray
thanks
ray
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From: Paradise City
Re: ticking noise (ray77vette)
It could be your water pump, signaling its about to fail, or it could be your rocker arms making the ticking noise if they're sticking/binding, etc... You can take off the valve covers and have a look for signs of binding or interference. :cheers:
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Re: ticking noise (ray77vette)
Possibly a exhause leak at the manifold and head, a loose rocker arm or a bad lifter. Check for the exhaust leak first by taking a 1 to 2' section of fuel line and use it like a stethescope to listen real close to the manifold/head area. I chased one for a while that sounded like a loose rocker arm and finally tried the hose trick, was able to clearly hear the ticking sound when the hose was near the burnt out gasket area.
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Re: ticking noise (ray77vette)
I had a similar noise on my '69 (sold).. It was caused by lose header bolts and a worn header gasket...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 8:31 PM 9/29/2003]
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Re: ticking noise (ray77vette)
turns out it was the chrankshaft power steering pulley. luckely for me it snapped off in my driveway. some luck huh? anyway now i have a new project
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Re: ticking noise (ray77vette)
turns out it was the chrankshaft power steering pulley. luckely for me it snapped off in my driveway. some luck huh? anyway now i have a new project
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