ticking sound

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30modelA

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ive got a 30 model a, and im getting a ticking sound coming from the rear passenger side of the engine. i thought at first it was a exhaust leak but i put new manifold gaskets and a new pipe on it. it may be a cracked manifold, i sure hope not. is there anything else yall can think of? is there anyone around sherwood, or little rock arkansas that may could listen in person?
 
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Could it be from the distributor and traveling back?Model A's and noises are hard to detect cuz they all rattle!!!
 
A valve too tight would cause a miss, a valve too loose is a tick. Piston is a tick on acceleration. Many things can make a tick as were suggested earlier like bad gaskets or loose exhaust or..................
 
Could be a hairline crack in the exhaust manifold. With the hood open move the throttle up and down and look/ listen. If it's a crack it will get worse rapidly. look carefully underneath the manifold for cracks.
 
Could still be a blown manifold gasket,even if it was changed recently Those white gaskets that come in the kits are almost useless specially if the rear of the manifold is warped.You need a manifold thats not warped or drooped to seal properly .Use the copper or steel-clad gaskets.
 
Another way to help pinpoint where the tick is coming from is to use a long screw driver. Press the handle to your ear firmly and touch different places on the engine with the blade. STAY AWAY FROM THE SPARK STRAPS! Taking a spark in the ear will really ring your chimes. :eek:
 
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