How to stop lifter ticking?

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by cjp69, Jun 22, 2003.

  1. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Just picked up a 71 Skylark 350-2 that runs good and doesn't smoke, but has a slight lifter tick.

    What can I check / adjust to make it go away? Are the valvetrains adjustable?

    Thanks, Chris
     
    cjp69, Jun 22, 2003
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  2. txgwildcat

    txgwildcat Guest

    Do you have an oil pressure guage hooked up to it? If not it is a Must for any Buick 350/455.
     
    txgwildcat, Jun 22, 2003
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  3. Smartin

    Smartin Guest

    You may have a bad lifter.
     
    Smartin, Jun 22, 2003
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  4. brblx

    brblx clueless

    what they said, plus make sure your oil is clean and you're using a decent filter.

    and make sure it's definately coming from the lifter valley (not an exhaust tick).
     
    brblx, Jun 22, 2003
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  5. Floydsbuick

    Floydsbuick Well-Known Member

    Yeah, what David said.:TU:
     
    Floydsbuick, Jun 22, 2003
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  6. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Thanks for the input guys!

    No oil pressure gauge yet, that is on the list, as well as an oil change. I am hoping that the oil change makes a difference, the oil in it doesn't look good!

    Chris
     
    cjp69, Jun 23, 2003
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