<VV> valve train noise

[Bryan Blackwell]

You might check the gear end cam bearing clearance.  I think your symptoms match what some folks have reported and found excessive clearance on the front cam journal.

--Bryan

On Sep 22, 2010, at 7:03 AM, N2VZD at aol.com wrote:

> the valve train gear type noise is from the center rear of the motor ,  
> using stethoscope from top or bottom. of course i have adjusted valves running  
> hot , (all new stuff , grooved mated etc etc ) and valve geometry looks  ok.
> i will tear into it this winter after we are done with car club tours then  
> report back with my findings.