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Old 10-03-2016, 09:55 AM   #8
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Re: First motor start, terrible knocking

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Originally Posted by Lefkada View Post
Is there a way to check this without pulling the motor? The valve job was done at a pretty reputable machine shop but I'll be calling them immediately if this is the case.
Sure!!
Whatever amount of turn you last put on the rocker nuts, just back them off half that amount. If you did one turn, back them off 1/2 turn.
That way the lifters are still quiet.

Or it might be just as easy to re run them.
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