[DeTomaso] lifter noise

[boyd casey]

Thank's I used to know how to adjust the valves on my old 1954 Harley
Panhead. I seem to have forgotten everything I once knew.
I am hpeing that once I get into the motor it will come back to  me. Thanks
for taking the time to help out.

Boyd

On Thu, Nov 25, 2010 at 3:01 AM, <JDeRyke at aol.com> wrote:

> I would put on some old clothes, then pull that rocker cover where te noise
> seems to originate and start the engine. At idle there will still be some
> oil mist coming out of the pushrod ends, but that's how I adjust valves.
> You'll have about 3 minutes before things get too hot and the oil starts
> smoking on the exhausts, so work fast. While the thing is idling, you can
> (CAREFULLY) touch each of the rockers in turn with a finger to listen for a
> change in the clicking sound. This will isolate the cylinder and narrow your
> possibilities. There's nothing in there that will reach out and grab your
> finger- just don't reach in between things....
> Of course, if there are loose pieces laying inside the head, you don't need
> to go thru this exercise. Good luck- J DeRyke
>