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Offline 75 C20

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tap tap tap
« on: August 01, 2007, 08:32:26 pm »
my 79 with a bone stock orginal 350 has started ticking- it was kinda dark when i was looking at it when i got home but im about 95% sure its comin from under the valve covers- how exactly do i adjust that so it doenst tap anymore
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: tap tap tap
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2007, 09:01:45 pm »
Check the oil level and condition first. If it's still ticking pick up a mechanics stethoscope and pinpoint exactly which one is doing it.
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