Only 1 Clean Valve on head?

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Verified? not exactly, always seem to run and idle fine. surely something to look at once i get it back together, likely during next week as I'm really wanting to track down the ticking issue. Anyone have a good way to manually check a roller lifter to see if it would cause a tick? I know nothing other than to push on one and see if I CAN push it down.

 

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I wish there were. Honestly, I'd just replace them since you're that far into the engine.

Inspect all your rockers and pushrods and guides too (if you haven't already).

 

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Signs of a leak.. I think I've found that. The lower head bolt between #7 and #8 cylinder. The clean valve is in the #7 hole. I dont know if thats enough of proof but is very different then the others. Gonna inspect lifters and such in more detail now.

 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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Looks like a lack of sealer in the lower head studs or bolts.

Permatex® High Temperature Thread Sealant, 50 ML - Permatex®

www.permatex.com

Hopefully the deck cleans up because that looks like crap.

 

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It did clean up good, Razor blade, scotchbrite and carb cleaner. All lifters/rockers/pushrods look fine. If I only knew what would tick off and on, mostly on.
Also, fwiw, with gas sitting in the head, no leaks in the valves.

 

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Scotchbrite

 

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lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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If that motor is out of the car you will need to flip it upside down and hose the cylinders out with carb cleaner. Scotchbrite is known to kill motors.

 

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