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I do live in a state of pessimism and would bet my knock is still there and really came out bc of being a quart low. Water pump looks to be leaking now too. Gotta love it. Probably just slash the asking price and hope somebody gets it who has the time.

Yeah. sent a PM when they got here. Big thanks for your help.

replaced rocker bolts, started it up, and no knock. Just disappeared. Added oil couldn't have hurt but the noise is gone. I'm going to slowly walk away from this one and hope that it doesn't return.

once my rocker shaft bolts arrive, and i get that mess sorted out, I can actually get to the bottom of this. From what ive been reading, it really does sound like a rod. Don't know if this motor has ever even been torn into. I'll update next week once I've pinpointed it. Thanks again for all...

I was afraid of the rod scenario, but I'm thinking this is what we may have here. Is there an easy way to turn the rotating assembly in the motor if I drop the pan and try to go at it from below to check those bolts? There is almost no circumstance in which I plan on pulling the motor here. I...

The plugs are oily, so where is this oil coming from and does this mean I have seals or rings that are not doing their job? Also, this knock is seems low in pitch, not like a tick form the valvetrain but more like a bump bump bump from lower in the motor.

good idea - done

MP has the stock replacements for a bundle. $90 + ship. Ouch. It was 100% my bad for screwing that up. Did see 17lb on one site and 30 on another and just picked the higher one thinking tighter = better for internal parts. Live and learn. I just hope I didnt bore the hole out to big...

Yeah, these small block studs look like basic bolts that hold down the brackets that in turn hold down the shaft. Nothing like any rocker studs I see for sale online. Will any 1/2 bolt of that length do the trick? I haven't checked rock auto, but Ive gotten the wrong thing from them...

Crap! I'm lucky I didnt break more of them off. Ok, so ive drilled out the broken bolt. Am I going to be able to tap the hole and use a stock size bolt to replace what has happened?

driver side plugs look a little dirty, number 7 cylinder was the worst. Plugs less than 500 miles old. Dead in water until I tap out rocker stud. Never done this. Is it a simple thing to do, and how difficult is it going to be to replace my broken stud?

Andyzell, how many lb-ft do rocker arm studs need to be torqued? I found 30lb online and snapped front driver side bolt off in head!!! My torque wrench was made in China. Two broken drill bits drilled out plus bolt after easy-out didnt work. Instead of finding problem, Im creating them.

All good suggestions. I'm going to get out tonight in the snow and look things over. Will update soon. Thanks

Haven't run it until warm yet. Not much water came out, maybe a tablespoon or two, but it only ran for a few minutes. Oil looks good, but have been burning it up lately. I'm putting a quart in every 50-100 miles. Replaced valve cover gaskets months ago to stop small leak but still leak...

I am trying to sell my '71 Scamp, which is and has been a very solid, strong running 318 car. Took it out to run some errands the other day, parked it, and when I started it the next morning to move it, there is a knocking coming from what seems like the drivers side. Hard to tell, but noticed...

My Scamp's 318 is sitting on 59,000 original, but is just plain tired and leaks a good amount from the rear main seal after use. I have plans to rebuild, but right now need a quick fix, or at least something to take a shot with, for an upcoming cruise night. Anyone have any miracle drug that...