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Old 07-31-2013, 01:16 PM   #11
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It is not particularly loud, but gets a little louder with engine load it seems. The rate is regular and goes with the RPM. It is a relatively higher pitched metallic sound, like tapping on a tin plate with a fork.
Sounds like an exhaust leak, can you post a video? I do have a lot to do today/ tonight. But if you want to stop by to pick up the stethoscope I'll take a listen. Let me make sure I still have it too.
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Old 07-31-2013, 01:46 PM   #12
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I'm not driving it in its current condition in case it is something fixing to get loose and cause a lot of damage. I'll just pop the cover and take a look for starters. If it isn't just a loose rocker, I'll take a video and post.
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Old 07-31-2013, 01:51 PM   #13
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I'm not driving it in its current condition in case it is something fixing to get loose and cause a lot of damage. I'll just pop the cover and take a look for starters. If it isn't just a loose rocker, I'll take a video and post.
Drove the cobra back from santa monica with a broken rocker stud. Ron has driven a ways with a broken rocker. You'll be fine.
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Old 07-31-2013, 01:59 PM   #14
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I don't know what it is. If an engine is making a sound it shouldn't I stop. It guarantees a potentially cheap thing doesn't get potentially expensive in a hurry.
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Old 07-31-2013, 02:06 PM   #15
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I don't know what it is. If an engine is making a sound it shouldn't I stop. It guarantees a potentially cheap thing doesn't get potentially expensive in a hurry.
Not all sounds are the same, if its only a few miles then I'd say you'll be ok.
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Usually a loose rocker on a hydrualic cam will be louder at idle (low oil pressure) and quieter with rpm due to the rockers pumping up.
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Old 07-31-2013, 11:33 PM   #17
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Well, it ain't the rocker. I'll take a video tomorrow night. This is kind of a bummer because I have essentially no money in the play money bucket. If it's anything serious it could get parked.
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Exhaust leak is the only tick that gets louder under load. I've blown out several exhaust gaskets. Switched to copper gaskets with copper spray, zero issues for about 4 years now.

I'll stop by your place tomorrow or this weekend. Still getting home around 7?
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PS, a tick aint serious. Unless youve been running it without oil and its a rod smacking around on the crank But that would be like NO OIL, for awhile. Otherwise dont worry.
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Exhaust leak is the only tick that gets louder under load. I've blown out several exhaust gaskets. Switched to copper gaskets with copper spray, zero issues for about 4 years now.

I'll stop by your place tomorrow or this weekend. Still getting home around 7?
Yes. Let me know, it'd be nice to get a second opinion. It's obviously not right whatever it is. But because it doesn't do it hardly at all when not under load, I can't easily check it myself with my head in the engine bay. Your help will be much appreciated.
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