<VV> lifter noise

[Michael Kovacs]

Dave, there is a simple, but a bit dirty, way to quiet a lifter. With the engine running warm and the left valve cover off, find the loose one(s) and very slowly turn the nut down untill it stops clattering (about a 1/4 turn or less).That should do it. The "book" will say to turn the nut down till the clattering stops and then 1 more full turn. I like another 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

 You must do it slowly as the lifter will adjust itself hydraulically. I don't like the word "knocking" it should be a clicking sound.

 The oil is HOT and splashes a bit. 
 MIKE KOVACS 




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From: dave ross <dave_r505 at yahoo.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:23:14 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> lifter noise

Actually I drove the car yesterday about 14 miles and when I had gotten home thats when I had noticed it the most. The knocking definitely was coming from the left side of the engine. So today i removed the valve cover and noticed that no matter the postion of crank 1 or 2 lifters was almost always loose. Im just kinda weary about tightening it down without knowing a little more...

thanks, Dave




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