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Reply #135 –
could be....
It doesn't bother me any. The noise coming from the back of the car, def covers up the noise coming from the front... :hick:
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Scary stuff happening........

Reply #136 –
The only way the noise from the rear covers the noise from the front is if I'm standing behind the car. I'm hoping to check the rockers tomorrow. I only have tomorrow off until Monday. So, I may change my mind about that.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Scary stuff happening........

Reply #137 –
Vinnie do you have any shims on the rockers?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Scary stuff happening........

Reply #138 –
I am lost for words as to why so many built engines have valve train noise. Was the plunger depth checked??? Was the retainer to rocker clearance checked??? Was the guide to seal clearance checked. And this should have been dun with the engine on the stand!!! Their is a reason for valve train noise noise. Especially if the engine has a mild cam. Front engine noise is normally from the chain. But the chain is a no brainer. But should be checked. Good luck on your repairs

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Scary stuff happening........

Reply #139 –
RTV really only works in thin layers, similar to thermal compound inside PCs and whatnot (for those here that work on pcs and apply compounds). Too much in some places and it becomes a problem rather than a help. Don't introduce weak links to an otherwise working design.


Actually the stuff should be used with discretion!!! Once again we use it on the front and rear manifold rails. We never use it along with a gasket!!! And on situations where it is the primary sealant the parts normally have a relief machined in the part for sealing. We have taken many an engine apart and witnessed this stuff in water jackets oil systems ETC. Be very careful when using this stuff as it can break away and lodge in to bad places. Detroit Diesel will void any warranty claim if silicone is used on their products. Just saying.
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Scary stuff happening........

Reply #140 –
No shims. I didn't have them before. I have a package of them. Going to get into next week (off for 4 days) and see if I do need them after all.

I used very little RTV. No leaks from anywhere under the hood..
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..