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| | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 | Well, how are all my fellow Bolters a doing? Not quite sure what is going on Ol 55, but she has a little ticking going on, its sounding like when you clamped down a poker card in the spoke of your bicycle. Not real bad now but it seems to click faster as you rev her up. I should just get off my beer drinking but and go check it out rather than simply ask you guys. Anyway need a little bailout here Bolters........... Thanks again | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 | spark jumping from plug wires,Open the hood when it's dark outside, you will see it. Valves need to be set?
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 394 | Well checked out the the plug wires ast night and no fireworks. I'm thinking it might be something broken in the upper end? Not quite sure? | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Many times it's an exhaust leak. Use a broom stick to touch and listen all over and see if you can find the location. Exhaust leaks do increase with rev. The air pressure can make that noise. Hope it's that. Stick will pick up vibration noise and transmit from end of stick to other end near your ear. If you are a rich guy, buy a stethoscope. Stick not great at picking up exhaust noise, but good for process of elimination. Just be aware of manifold leaks. Tighten all exhaust bolts to see if it changes. Be sure to check the exhaust flapper also. (heat riser)
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | My tool kit includes an old cheap Stethoscope from Harbor Freight. Good for "isolating" truck noises. Walgreen's StethoscopeCheaper from . . . | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,070 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,070 | Here's one that has an attachment specifically for listening to engine noises. Automotoive Stethoscope
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Yes, just like the one I got from Harbor Freight. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 | Harbor Freight, $5.00, same as the Summit. Best $5.00 Ive spent in a while.
1946 1-ton Panel
1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
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