New 318 roller cam setup
I am surprised no one has asked yet....
"Are you gonna tear down the 71 318',....Did you find the cause of the ticking noise?"
The answer is YES, to both unasked questions.
I tore down the 71 318 today, and inspected everything.
I was disappointed to find the timing chain and single roller gear set extremely worn. The Engine WAS infact rebuilt within a recent time frame, torqued and installed with quality materials used, but one fatal mistake.
The oil deflector ring was installed backwards, against the chain....which rubbed the rivets on the chain links, and stretched the chain from abrasion/heat fatigue.
I was well founded to have been leary, and cautious about the noise, and to have built the new longblock., and now feel relieved to know I have a solid engine that I can rely on to go further than 10-20 miles at a time with.
I am surprised no one has asked yet....
"Are you gonna tear down the 71 318',....Did you find the cause of the ticking noise?"
The answer is YES, to both unasked questions.
I tore down the 71 318 today, and inspected everything.
I was disappointed to find the timing chain and single roller gear set extremely worn. The Engine WAS infact rebuilt within a recent time frame, torqued and installed with quality materials used, but one fatal mistake.
The oil deflector ring was installed backwards, against the chain....which rubbed the rivets on the chain links, and stretched the chain from abrasion/heat fatigue.
I was well founded to have been leary, and cautious about the noise, and to have built the new longblock., and now feel relieved to know I have a solid engine that I can rely on to go further than 10-20 miles at a time with.