• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Rocker Noise

  • Thread starter Thread starter falconater
  • Start date Start date Mar 12, 2017

falconater

Active Member
Jan 3, 2017
48
8
28
Mar 12, 2017
#1
  • Mar 12, 2017
  • #1
Hi, I got my motor fired up last night and the rockers are really noisey. 351w rhs heads old hyd roller z303 ford racing cam w/scorpion 1.6 rockers. They sound fairly even, it gets louder when the oils up to temp. I've adjusted them twice, half turn preload. Is this just how it is with this cam? Should I be worried?
-Crane Valve Springs 96870-16
-Scorpion Race Series Rocker Arms 1018
-Ford Performance Parts Camshafts M-6250-Z303
-Stock lifters,spider and dogbones (reason?)

I couldn't figure out how to upload a video.
 
Last edited: Mar 12, 2017

Adieu

Easy there, this ain't a dating site.
20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 7, 2002
9,531
5,187
224
Mar 12, 2017
#2
  • Mar 12, 2017
  • #2
Moved this out of the purgatory that is "Other Auto Tech" to get it some exposure for you.
 
Reactions: falconater

mikestang63

SN Certified Technician
Aug 27, 2012
11,606
8,859
214
In the garage
Mar 12, 2017
#3
  • Mar 12, 2017
  • #3
  • did you measure pushrod length
  • how many miles on the lifters
  • what weight oil
 

falconater

Active Member
Jan 3, 2017
48
8
28
Mar 12, 2017
#4
  • Mar 12, 2017
  • #4
Thanks! When it was intially put together the pushrods were measured, I had a steel/iron dist gear incident...I'd rather not get into. Before that it had a erson cam with similar lift, I didnt check between the two. It wasnt loud then either. As of now it's running Mag1 10-30. The lifters were reused ( block and crank as well) the motor was a reman at some point. They checked out then.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

9
Forced Induction Prepping for supercharger on non-stock build
  • 91fox427
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
471
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 5, 2026
Qtrhrse23
Engine Valve and or rocker noise .....new to this but dont mind getting my hands dirty.
  • mustang matt 1993
  • Jun 29, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
2K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 1, 2024
rednotch
6
Hey all,I’m putting together a 302 for my 1968 Mustang and wanted to post the combo + some questions to make sure I’m not missing crucial
  • 68_Disgustang
  • Feb 22, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
1K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 20, 2026
gray owl
G
Engine adjust roller rockers on new 393
  • maxine-70
  • Dec 27, 2023
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
3K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 30, 2023
AeroCoupe
SN95 Desktop 363 Engine Combination - Looking for input
  • WhiteCobra95
  • Sep 8, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
11
Views
1K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 6, 2025
Habu135
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?