 2.0 Motor Ticking Sound? |
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| 74Wheels |
 Nov 22 2018, 08:43 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 6-July 17 From: Missouri Member No.: 21,232 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I finally got my Barn Find 74 2.0 started up after fixing major oil leaks. Also did a valve adjustment, reset the Dwell and timing. I’m hearing a motor tick during idle? I’m still in the learning phase, so do I have a valve out of adjustment? Is it safe to drive or do I need to address it immediately??
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| Tdskip |
Nov 22 2018, 09:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None 
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It's hard to tell without actually hearing it, but these engines do tend to make a lot of noise and clatter.
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| 74Wheels |
Nov 22 2018, 09:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 6-July 17 From: Missouri Member No.: 21,232 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
It sounds just like a lifter tick on an old Ford Truck I had. Just wanted to check that I didn’t get a valve too tight??
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| cgnj |
Nov 22 2018, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 624 Joined: 6-March 03 From: Medford, NJ Member No.: 403 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(74Wheels @ Nov 22 2018, 08:21 AM)  It sounds just like a lifter tick on an old Ford Truck I had. Just wanted to check that I didn’t get a valve too tight?? Does it have hydro lifters on it? Recheck valve adjustment. I'd leak it down if you have the tools, maybe it will give a clue. I had a ticking noise and dropped a valve seat. That was fun. Carlos |
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| 914Sixer |
Nov 22 2018, 01:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,897 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Look for exhaust leak at the heads, make sure the nuts are tight.
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| rjames |
Nov 22 2018, 04:12 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,948 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Nov 22 2018, 11:53 AM) Look for exhaust leak at the heads, make sure the nuts are tight. But not too tight. It’s very easy to pull the studs. You should be able to tell which side the ticking is coming from. Double check your valve clearance. Does the noise change if you run the engine for several minutes? If you have hydraulic lifters it could take a while for them to fill with oil. If the noise starts to lessen after running the engine for a while you probably gave hydros. Only way to know for sure is to remove one of the lifters. |
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| second wind |
Nov 22 2018, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 857 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Los Angeles, California Member No.: 12,543 Region Association: Southern California
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Any chance it is a worn out alternator belt? Sometimes sounds like a tick....
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Nov 22 2018, 09:30 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Exhaust valve leak can sounds just like a loose valve. Start at 10lbs, and work you way up to 14lbs on each nut. You'll probably find at least three loose.
I'm working on memory on the 14 lbs. Please verify first! |
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| 74Wheels |
Nov 22 2018, 10:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 6-July 17 From: Missouri Member No.: 21,232 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for the info! I haven’t isolated right where it’s coming from but will recheck my valve clearances and possible exhaust leak. Also Alt Belt? The tick is constant at idle upon start and after warm up. Motor drowns it out at higher RPMs of course. Will try to isolate it better but good info on where to look! It’s factory stock 2.0.
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| Porschef |
Nov 23 2018, 08:40 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Try to post a good video, would be most helpful.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 23 2018, 09:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
you could also pull one spark plug wire at a time and see which one lessens the tick, so then localize it to a specific cylinder.
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| 74Wheels |
Nov 23 2018, 09:43 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 6-July 17 From: Missouri Member No.: 21,232 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Another good idea! Thanks George!
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| Triaddave |
Nov 23 2018, 01:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 31-December 03 From: olympia,wa Member No.: 1,478 |
I have a piece of PVC pipe about 2-3 feet long X 2". I use it to isolate sounds. be careful not to get it hung up on anything or you could loose your ear. It's a great, cheap tool.
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