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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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Orange-Lark
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Which part do you mean? do you mean the radiator claps?
But I think I might need some engine cleaner like SeaFoam or ATF... It could use some cleaning and I have few other cars with dirtier engines.

Posted on: Yesterday 14:57
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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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I realized my engine is quieter than the ones in the videos, maybe I am being overly cautious.

I can't tell which has the hydraulic lifter and which ones don't. But given mine is the last year senior car, only without the aluminum head, it should come with everything...

Posted on: Yesterday 15:01
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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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This may well be the case. the noise is so minor it barely gets picked up by the microphone...

Posted on: Yesterday 15:03
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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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I've you don't have a known service history on the motor, it may be good insurance to drop the oil pan and clean up any sludge and clean the pickup screen.

These cars do not have full filtration oil systems, so they do accumulate sludge in the pan over time.

Due to the length of the pan and clearance issues it can be a bit of a pain, but at least you'll know it's been done this century.

Posted on: Today 6:45
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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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BigKev wrote:
I've you don't have a known service history on the motor, it may be good insurance to drop the oil pan and clean up any sludge and clean the pickup screen.


I would agree, particularly if you plan to keep the car for a while. It's a bit of time and the cost of an oil pan gasket, but I thinks it's worth while.

Posted on: Today 8:57
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Re: Minor knock sound from the engine, (1954 327 L-8)
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Orange-Lark wrote:
I took the cover off and saw it running,

And I recorded a short video,

I realized my engine is quieter than the videos above! Maybe I am being overly cautious...

Valve cover off with engine running


Is anyone else able to view the video? I can't on my phone or desktop.

Posted on: Today 9:04
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