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Title: noisy tappets
Post by: Rods58 on June 23, 2004, 05:50:35 AM

Any ideas on noisy tappets the old grey is in good nick generally no smoke or fumes runs smooth enough just a bit of tappet noise..This is my first grey motor, so is this parr for the corse.?

thanks Rod..

Title: Re: noisy tappets
Post by: ACE on June 23, 2004, 06:44:42 AM

Hi Rod,
The tappets are adjustable ;)
Intake .008 in Hot
Exhaust .012 in Hot
Regards ACE 8)

Title: Re: noisy tappets
Post by: gp on June 23, 2004, 07:33:28 PM

Hi Rod,
Even when the tappets are adjusted correctly, you'll probably find that they'll be a bit noisy :-/ , yeah it's quite normal for greys. You'll probably also find that there's some gudgeon knock/rattle at idle.

I guess that being a 1930's/40's design engine has it's drawbacks, but they're a pretty good ol' lump :D

Cheers,

Graham

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