Wanting to check valve clearances

fredski

fredski

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Do I have to remove intake / exhaust manifolds. I would rather not.
I do have adjustable lifters , it a AER MOTOR,with about 800 miles on it.

Fredski
 
The engine noise at start up is more likely pistons waiting to expand, not valve lash. Call Rich and ask him what to do. If you have a Stipe cam, they are a bit more noisey than the original.
 
A little noise in a cold engine is not that unusual. Worry about it if it doesnt go away when everything is at Normal Operating Temperature.Good Luck
 
2manycars said:
The engine noise at start up is more likely pistons waiting to expand, not valve lash. Call Rich and ask him what to do. If you have a Stipe cam, they are a bit more noisey than the original.
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I am glad I am not alone on this. I did a mild rebuild on mine. Nice Babbitt, honed and new rings, and a stipe 330 cam with new big foot colony adjustable lifters set at 12 and 12 as per stipe instructions, up on start up, a little more clackedy clack then I thought they would be, but then quiets right down after the rpm's are brought up a little and a little oil flow.
 
Fred, what weight oil are you running?

You may consider adding Lucas HD Oil Stabilizer... Designed specifically to address dry starts.
 
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