Re: [ihc] Re: 266 w/ knock

[Ted Borck <tborck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 20 May 2004, Eighteen Rabbit wrote:

> >>  did you ever use a stethoscope to try to
> >>  pinpoint the knock? It seems like you were
> >>  looking all over for it, so I'm wondering
> >>  just how definite you were on the source to
> >>  begin with.
>
> John,
>
>      Thanks for the response!  The sound is a "tick, tick, tick" that
> changes proportionately with RPMs, and does not change sounds due to load or
> acceleration.  It is definitely, and without any doubts, coming from the
> left side when listening just by ear.

Check for an exhaust leak between the header and head.

Use tubing as a stethoscope to probe the under side of the exhaust port.

The metal is probably babbit (I didn't view the photos) from the cam
bearing(s), it's common and your engine will probably continue to run for
years as long as you don't run it low on oil.


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Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided