Original Message
valve train noise 390 cu in
By Bruce Geister - 07/31/2002 3:52:09 PM; IP 64.158.97.99
I have a 1964 Galaxie with a 390 engine and it runs perfectly.....except there is noise in the valve train on the right bank and it is loud. I believe it to be a bad lifter but would like others opinions. The noise is louder when the engine is cold and less when the it is hot. The noise is the worst when the engine is at low rpm's, idle, and gets much less when rpm's increase. The push rods appear to be fine when engine is running. I have pulled the valve cover and with engine at idle all appears normal. Except for the noise. I think lifter. If it is lifter noise should I replace all at same time or just the bad one? Or is it a bad cam?

I would like all opinions.
Thanks
Bruce
This thread, so far...
Skip Navigation Links.
Collapse <b>valve train noise 390 cu in</b>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Bruce Geister, <i>07/31/2002</i></font>valve train noise 390 cu in -- Bruce Geister, 07/31/2002
 RE: valve train noise 390 cu in -- john, 07/31/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=13911&Reply=13902><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor13911" onclick="return false;">When did it start?  After a cam change? [n/m]</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Dan Davis, <i>07/31/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=13911',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor13911')
});
</script>
 When did it start? After a cam change? [n/m] -- Dan Davis, 07/31/2002
 RE: When did it start? After a cam change? [n/m] -- john, 07/31/2002
 RE: When did it start? After a cam change? [n/m] -- Bruce Geister, 08/01/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=13936&Reply=13902><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor13936" onclick="return false;">RE: valve train noise 390 cu in</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Matt Nelson, <i>08/03/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript">
new HelpBalloon({
dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=13936',
contentMargin: 60,
icon: $('anchor13936')
});
</script>
 RE: valve train noise 390 cu in -- Matt Nelson, 08/03/2002
 RE: valve train noise 390 cu in -- Garth, 08/07/2002
Post A Response
Name:
Email Address:
Subject:
Post:
Upload Image:
Human Check:   Enter the code 202475557 in the box