<VV> Valve Noise

J R Read_HML hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Tue May 30 20:20:17 EDT 2006


Is the perimeter seal and all shrouding in place?  If not, that is likely 
what is causing (or at least a large contributing factor to) your high 
temps.

If it is THAT hot, maybe you are hearing ping (detonation) rather than 
valves.  Where is the timing set?  How much advance?  You might try backing 
the timing off a couple of degrees and see if that helps.  BUT, what you 
really need to do is figure out WHY the engine runs too hot.

Synthetic oil can help.  A larger oil cooler.  Remove the lower shrouds. 
These can all help with the high temps.

Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140 (times 2 for now)
'66 beater Coupe - icemobile 4/140


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "pete" <pwilhelm2 at cogeco.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 5:55 PM
Subject: <VV> Valve Noise


I have a 1968 500, 110 HP. My current problem is that when the engine gets 
very hot (i.e. after several miles highway driving) there is considerable 
valve rattle when accelerating. This does not occur when the engine is cold 
or on short local runs. I have recently replaced the valve pushrod 'o' rings 
and set the pushrod gaps cold according to the procedure given in the 
Corvair Basics book. Again, there is no valve noise whatsoever when the 
engine is cold. I have re-checked the point gap and also the crankshaft 
pulley and everything seems fine. Any ideas what is going on here? The 
engine supposedly has about 69,000 mi.

Pete
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