Valve train noise

chuckl1966 said
My 318 has a valve train noise. The engine was just rebuilt. Installed new Purple shaft cam. #5 intake valve train makes noise. I replaced lifter, pushrod and rocker arm. Checked oil port in lifter bore to see how much oil, if any, it was getting to lifter, checked ok. After engine is up to temp, the noise goes away. I’m thinking worn lifter bore, which would mean no repair? Any other thoughts? I’ll take any and all help on this one.

I'm guessing that you've got the stock valve train a hydraulic lifters. You may not have enough preload on No. 5 lifter. When the push rod and valve are up to temperature the tapping would go away. When the engine is cold roll it over till number 5 piston is at TDC. There should be zero clearance at both intake and exhaust valve stem to rocker. :evil2: