The AMC Forum : Sticky lifter http://theamcforum.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; The AMC Forum : 6 Cylinder Engine Repair and Modifications : Sticky lifter Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:55 +0000 Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:52 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.03 360 theamcforum.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38679 The AMC Forum http://theamcforum.com/forum/http://www.theamcforum.com/forum/skin_images_amc/forumheader.png http://theamcforum.com/forum/ Sticky lifter : Not unusual on the 6s. http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363551.html#363551 Author: billd
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 8:41pm

Not unusual on the 6s.
]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:52 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363551.html#363551 Sticky lifter : Even my newly rebuilt engines... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363545.html#363545 Author: amx39068
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 8:15pm

Even my newly rebuilt engines will make a little lifter noise when first started due to not running them but every couple of weeks. Not to worry if it goes away within 20-30 seconds or even a minute or two on an older engine]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 20:15:12 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363545.html#363545 Sticky lifter : Thikstik wrote:It goes away... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363536.html#363536 Author: dkrtgood
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 7:52pm

Originally posted by Thikstik Thikstik wrote:

It goes away warm?  If so i wouldnt worry any more.  Maybe run a ZDDP additive to preserve cam/guides.

Yes only when cold and it goes away fairly quickly...just hate he noise]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 19:52:28 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363536.html#363536 Sticky lifter : It goes away warm? If so i wouldnt... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363490.html#363490 Author: Thikstik
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Posted: May/25/2012 at 3:59pm

It goes away warm?  If so i wouldnt worry any more.  Maybe run a ZDDP additive to preserve cam/guides.]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 15:59:03 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post363490.html#363490 Sticky lifter : I have run the oil with some Marvel... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post362949.html#362949 Author: dkrtgood
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Posted: May/23/2012 at 1:25pm

I have run the oil with some Marvel mystery oil in it and i'm going to change the oil again to get that out of the system. 

Typically in my V8 cars I run 20-50 oil and was thinking maybe this extra viscosity will help quiet it down and help....Currently it has 10-40 oil in it.

Being in Florida I don't have to worry much about cold temperatures and thick oil.

Thoughts?
]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 13:25:15 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post362949.html#362949 Sticky lifter : They are just spacers and I dont... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357354.html#357354 Author: vinny
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Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 5:18pm

They are just spacers and I dont think add to the noise. If you start it up at idle with the cover off you should be getting oil dripping down the sides of all the pedestals.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:18:03 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357354.html#357354 Sticky lifter : X2...drain that oil out soon tho.... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357322.html#357322 Author: Thikstik
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Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 3:19pm

X2...drain that oil out soon tho.  ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:19:02 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357322.html#357322 Sticky lifter : dkrtgood wrote:I found a... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357315.html#357315 Author: Wrambler
Subject: 38679
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 2:49pm

Originally posted by dkrtgood dkrtgood wrote:

I found a new rocker assy on ebay, it's a Clevite part number.


Again if someone can tell me that the collars in between the rocker arms should not have play where they can make noise? 

For 100.00 I can buy this setup and swap it out but if it's going to have some slop like mine it will be of no use.

If that is truly a new assembly for that price you should jump all over it...It might actually tighten up the lash just enough to kill the tick.

When My original engine ticked on cold start I put a pint of atf in it while working on it and moving it around the garage, drive, etc; By the time I put it on the road the cold tick was gone. Marvel mystery oil will probably do the trick if it is indeed a sticky lifter or valve. As others have noted your pressure is good, it quits soon after starting and I believe you said it does not miss. Leave it be for a while. I'd almost bet it will quit with regular use.
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:49:38 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357315.html#357315 Sticky lifter : I found a new rocker assy on ebay,... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357259.html#357259 Author: dkrtgood
Subject: 38679
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 11:09am

I found a new rocker assy on ebay, it's a Clevite part number.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370603998531?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1955wt_1139

Again if someone can tell me that the collars in between the rocker arms should not have play where they can make noise? 

For 100.00 I can buy this setup and swap it out but if it's going to have some slop like mine it will be of no use.


Edited by dkrtgood - Apr/30/2012 at 2:12pm]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:09:55 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357259.html#357259 Sticky lifter : BTW, you should not automatically... http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357250.html#357250 Author: amx39068
Subject: 38679
Posted: Apr/30/2012 at 10:15am

BTW, you should not automatically assume it can only be a sticky lifter. A sticky valve that is just a tiny bit slow closing can also be the culprit. Mystery oil will most likely help that as well. ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:15:27 +0000 http://theamcforum.com/forum/sticky-lifter_topic38679_post357250.html#357250