Help with valve train ticking

bosco · 05-20-2002, 11:41 PM

posting for a friend:
I just put a set of the Crane 1.7'rr on my car with a E-303 cam. I cant seem to get rid of this ticking noise. I had to shim a couple of rockers but thats normal correct. My other question since they are pedistal mount is there way that i can use polylocks to keep them adjusted correctly. Do I need to use pushrod guide plates with the rockers instead to the "saddle" that comes stock. Any of your unput is greatly appreciated as I am at my whits end.

sn95gt19 · 05-21-2002, 12:12 PM

with pushrod guide plates they say you have to use hardened pushrods(dont know why) but just shimming them up should rid the ticking noise.

84LX89GT · 05-21-2002, 07:22 PM

Does your valve cover have enough clearance? The stock valve cover will hit where the baffle is right under the oil cap. That definately makes noise. For the pedestal mount rocker arms i don't think you need to use guide plates or hardened pushrods. I thought that was only for stud mount rocker arms. Hope you figure it out,

05-20-2002, 11:41 PM	#1
bosco Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: austin TX Posts: 115	Help with valve train ticking posting for a friend: I just put a set of the Crane 1.7'rr on my car with a E-303 cam. I cant seem to get rid of this ticking noise. I had to shim a couple of rockers but thats normal correct. My other question since they are pedistal mount is there way that i can use polylocks to keep them adjusted correctly. Do I need to use pushrod guide plates with the rockers instead to the "saddle" that comes stock. Any of your unput is greatly appreciated as I am at my whits end.

05-21-2002, 12:12 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	with pushrod guide plates they say you have to use hardened pushrods(dont know why) but just shimming them up should rid the ticking noise. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

05-21-2002, 07:22 PM	#3
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	Does your valve cover have enough clearance? The stock valve cover will hit where the baffle is right under the oil cap. That definately makes noise. For the pedestal mount rocker arms i don't think you need to use guide plates or hardened pushrods. I thought that was only for stud mount rocker arms. Hope you figure it out, __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

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