Valve lifter question.

rumblefish360,

When I asked if there was an adj I was really not asking, because I know Hyd lifters don't. But I qualified it because - since I am not an engine builder - hey ... maybe, just maybe, the guy knew something I am missing.

And when I say I'm no engine builder, that's exaclty what I mean - I have never built an engine up. I'm a tinkerer, and have no problem getting my hand dirty; I do what I can, and what I can't I try to have it done.

So ... I do need the help of more advanced builders/rodders like you, but I do know my way around a car fairly well. Consider me an intermediate if you like.

I am very interested in the mechanic in Huntington (I drive up that way fairly often - love the north shore! - eat out up there sometimes, hike Caumsett). What's the station name?

As to the problem at hand ... the engine was purchaced new from Herbie in '92. The rad was also new, same time. Ran hot and like a dope I got it ET'd in the summer. Not long after that came the valve tick. It's been running okay for year's after, but I figure maybe I should see if I can fix it. I don't drive the car often because of all the poor drivers here, so I doubt there's more than 3 or 4 thousand miles on the engine total; but I really have not logged them.

Thanks for the reply and the help, and let me know that mechs name, okay. Keep in touch; regards,