lifter noise
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Racer
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From: JACKSON MS
lifter noise
Hello guys, I have a 1992 vette with lt1 engine. I have taken the engine out to do a complete overhaul. But before I did this, the engine had a ticking noise that sounded like a lifter. I have a friend that said chevrolet came out with a campaign number 923616A oct 92 that he thought was a fix for the noise but he's not sure. Did this engine have a lifter noise problem? and if so, has anyone had or have this problem with their lt1 engine. And what is the fix for this problem?
Thank, Icantdr55
Thank, Icantdr55
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From: Lake Wylie SC
I have a 92 LT1 and the valve train is a little noisey, but the magnesium valve covers seem to amplify it. I installed roller rockers and it was just as noisey. I don't think it's the lifters, I think it's just the valves and rockers. Even with a perfect valve adjustment, it's like a Singer sewing machine. Hey, it runs good and with a louder than normal exhaust, you hardly notice it. 
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Sumter South Carolina
If you are hearing a ticking sound, that's not normal for an LT1 valvetrain. If it is working properly, you will hear noise but no ticking. If you think the lifters are good, then double check the valve lash and make sure nothing is loose.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: N. Babylon NY
I have a 92 LT1 and the valve train is a little noisey, but the magnesium valve covers seem to amplify it. I installed roller rockers and it was just as noisey. I don't think it's the lifters, I think it's just the valves and rockers. Even with a perfect valve adjustment, it's like a Singer sewing machine. Hey, it runs good and with a louder than normal exhaust, you hardly notice it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Houston Texas
Glad I finally made the change to the hot cam and a few other goodies done to it and also found that the T/B was only opening about 80%.
This thing will now run circles around its self.
