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Old 07-03-2009, 09:59 AM   #13
wancosc356
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Re: 292 with a nice ticking sound

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Originally Posted by 68C15 View Post
ticking at PART THROTTLE?! sound to me like a classic example of pre-ignition due to a lean fuel/air mixture.

a lifter tick would be constant for the most part and not be dependant on engine load.

I would be more than happy to jump on a plane and help but I would rather wait until December. LOL
I drove it more yesterday and it is was ticking the whole time. The only time I couldn't hear a ticking is when it was idling.

Thanks for the input and advice. December is a little far off. haha. Thanks
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