Re: [Chevelle-list] Ticking from #4 Cylinder :-( (addidional info)

[Pelle Andersson]

Ok! I think I get it? A few additional Q's...   Is adjusting "valve lash" & "adjusting rocker arms" the same thing? Is the push rod itself adjustable? I guess that a "flat lobe" requires a change of camshaft?   Pelle ----- Original Message ----- From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ticking from #4 Cylinder :-( (addidional info) To adjust the valves you will either need a set of oil deflector clips or you can take an old valve cover and cut open the top above the adjuster nuts. Otherwise oil will fly all over the place and make a huge mess out of your engine compartment.   IIRC you tighten the nut over the rocker arm until the engine starts to run a little bit rough and then back it off 1/4 turn. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. It’s been a couple of years since I adjusted valves.   HTH, John Nasta       -----Original Message----- From: Pelle Andersson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:58 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ticking from #4 Cylinder :-( (addidional info)   It follows the RPM. If i remove the spark plug boot from that cylinder the ticking disappears!   Would you give the same diagnose with the additional info above?   How do I adjust ther rocker arm?   Pelle ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ticking from #4 Cylinder :-(   If it’s not an exhaust leak and you can’t adjust the noise out of the rocker arm, could be a flat lobe on the camshaft, had it happen to me. Lifter would never adjust and turned out to be a flat lobe.   Dale McIntosh From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shawn Price Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 7:19 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Ticking from #4 Cylinder :-(   Usually a sound like that is an exhaust leak from the header, a lifter not pumping up or a rocker arm that needs adjustment.   --   Shawn   On Jul 31, 2006, at 7:58 AM, Pelle Andersson wrote:   What is the most likely cause? The sound is quite light & sounds somewhat like a clock tick! Pelle