Re: Valve train noise 1932 901

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2018/2/9 20:01:26

Got side tracked as I needed to work on the 55 Caribbean and doing some woodworking (made a wood desk for our great grandson). Anyways went back to the '32 and its valve train noise. I haven't removed the #6 exhaust valve yet, but with the head lifted about 2" I don't see any signs of the valve hitting the head. Also, another valve seems to be stiff. I'm thinking that it may be a lubrication issue. The rocker arms, rollers, and seats all look good as does the cam shaft.

I think I remember that the original engine came with stamped rocker arms and mine has forged ones. I also think that I remember that when switching to forged arms there needs to be a change to the oil system. Can anyone out there shed some light on the matter? In addition, when I adjusted the valves, there was very little oil in the tappet oil galley.

Any and all thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated.