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David Fulford · 08-09-2001, 08:29 AM

If it's only one side then it's probably not piston hitting valve or anything serious. I would say one of the valves needs to be re-adjusted.(lifter ticking) Then again it could be an exhaust leak also. I would try replacing the header gasket and see if it goes away. Maybe even double it up. If that doesn't help maybe it's a lifter. You can uses a long screwdriver like a stethascope to listen underneath the valve cover. Place the blade end on the valve cover and put your ear to the handle and if it's a lifter you should hear it ticking. Good luck.

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1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;

08-09-2001, 08:29 AM	#2
David Fulford Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 193	If it's only one side then it's probably not piston hitting valve or anything serious. I would say one of the valves needs to be re-adjusted.(lifter ticking) Then again it could be an exhaust leak also. I would try replacing the header gasket and see if it goes away. Maybe even double it up. If that doesn't help maybe it's a lifter. You can uses a long screwdriver like a stethascope to listen underneath the valve cover. Place the blade end on the valve cover and put your ear to the handle and if it's a lifter you should hear it ticking. Good luck. ------------------ 1969 fast back; yellow; weld wheels; 302 roller with GT-40 heads; 3:55 gears; 5spd T-5; MSD 6AL; E-303; flows; Hedman headers; Holley 600;