After seeing the pictures of that bent rod and busted rocker arm, I am a bit more concerned about the tick that has started in my 302. It is fairly noticable once the engine is warm and I am certain it is coming from the #4 cylinder. I pulled all of the plugs and #4 is much darker than the rest but no oil or fouling. So my question, is this the kind of sound usually resolved by a lash adjustment or should I plan on blocking out a Saturday afternoon to pull the heads?

Big Nate

 

Sounds like #4 lifter is a little loose. I would try adjusting the valves to see if that resolves it before pulling heads.

 

Yup, good advise..

 

whenever i try to answer a question...someone else has already answered. DARN YOU.

 

Well, what you can do is give us you're MACH1 for free and we will shut up and never answer aother question.. How's that, sound good??? [sm=bounceybounce.gif][sm=drooldude.gif][sm=goodidea.gif][sm=happybounce.gif][sm=yeahsmile.gif]

 

tempting...maybe tomorrow we can make a deal.

 

Thanks for the advice guys! Just let me drive that Mach 1 for an hour and I'll shut up.

Big Nate