Posted by John Eickhof on Friday, November 17, 2000 at 02:42:38:
In Reply to: Valve noise posted by Jock on Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 15:24:06:
The old 'rule of thumb' pertaining to "L"
or 'Flat head' engines is...if you can't hear the tappets, you are in trouble! There should be a moderate clicking sound while at idle, it will diminish at higher RPM. If it is very loud (like more than gear train noise!) It is time to check adjustment!