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casey · 01-25-2003, 11:44 PM

I got one sticky lifter that keeps acting up, any good solutions, it's ticking me off

meathead95 · 01-26-2003, 12:04 AM

I have a buddy that put a quart of marvel mistery oil in when he changed his oil in his daily driver and hasnt had a problem since and its been a couple of years now

Stroker · 01-26-2003, 12:04 AM

Can you give us a little more information? By acting up do you mean you have a ticking sound, or are you having to adjust the lash over and over? Is this a new engine or an engine with a lot of miles on it.

crazy4chevs · 01-26-2003, 12:46 AM

Its possible that your adjusting nut is bad. Somtimes they back off try replacing it and see if that helps.

bigjimzlll · 01-26-2003, 12:57 AM

do a little research...check the rocker arms,pushrods and adj. nuts..It may just be a stuck lifter, but if a pushrods gone south, its best to find it quickly
Jim

O'l Buck · 01-26-2003, 01:04 AM

I've had good luck with some automatic transmission fluid, just dump a quart in next time you need to add oil, run it about 100 miles and change oil......it knocks all the sludge and crap off the inside of the engine and can get rid of the varnish that causes lifters to stick.

Longhorn Man · 01-26-2003, 01:09 AM

I've done the dextron thing too...works great.

crazy longhorn · 01-26-2003, 01:23 AM

I have also used ATF or marvel mystery oil ......they both work . crazy L

casey · 01-26-2003, 01:31 AM

Stroker The motors about two years old, the lifter starts ticking for a while then stops or if I shut it off for a while then restart its gone. Whats marvel mystery oil and where do you get it?

crazy longhorn · 01-26-2003, 01:39 AM

Marvel is a top oil addative that cleans varnish. you shold be able to find it at an auto parts store,or farm supply store. It is usaully in a red colored tin can, with a screw off cap. If you cant find it , the ATF trick should work as well........crazyL

eraser87 · 01-26-2003, 01:54 AM

try a can of prolong engine treatment

68 Suburban · 01-26-2003, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eraser87
try a can of prolong engine treatment

I would read this before I forked out the $$$ for the Prolong Engine Treatment.

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/1999/9909/prolong.htm

nevada70chev · 01-26-2003, 07:50 AM

i got a target master 350, don't know the exact miles but have a definite tick, adding the ATF works to loosen the lifter? how exactly? the engine doesn't burn or use oil so i want to just get the most miles out of it, thanks

Blazer1970 · 01-26-2003, 09:57 AM

If you really want to fix it right, pull the intake and pull all of the lifters (keep them in order, they have to go back in the same holes), and take them all apart and clean them in solvent. This is what the old factory service manuals recommended. There is most likely a piece of crap floating around inside one of the lifters that is sometimes blocking the check ball from sealing.

71k5 · 01-26-2003, 10:37 AM

I like the marvel mystery oil, too. Use it for a couple of oil changes, and by the way, it works great as an air too lubricant. Just squirt a bit in the tool air inlet every now and then...

Pont · 01-26-2003, 11:20 AM

I've also had good luck with a product called "Rislone" on past lifter issues. It's in a yellow can with red lettering.

71k5 · 01-26-2003, 11:21 AM

that's air tool, ha ha!

casey · 01-26-2003, 11:33 AM

Can you run these products or a little tranny fluid in your oil all the time, or would it thin the oil to much, I keep thinking I heard that some guys would run a 1/2 a litre in your oil all the time, never tried it though.I put about a 1/2 litre in last night and the little ticker seem to stop, but only time will tell, I guess if it persists I'll have to do what Blazer1970 said.

crazy longhorn · 01-26-2003, 02:00 PM

Casey, the Marvel or the ATF I usually ran 100-200 mi, then changed the oil. Rislone is an addative that you can run to replace 1 quart of oil with every change......I have also used it, & not seen a bit of trouble....crazyL

nevada70chev · 01-28-2003, 03:44 AM

i figure the old truck is about due for an oil change, so i added a quart of atf. i'll let you know my results, thanks for the info.

casey · 01-28-2003, 04:03 AM

I tried the tranny oil for a couple of days now, no ticking, I'll change the oil soon, keeping my fingers crossed

01-25-2003, 11:44 PM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Best solution for sticky lifter I got one sticky lifter that keeps acting up, any good solutions, it's ticking me off

01-26-2003, 12:04 AM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	I have a buddy that put a quart of marvel mistery oil in when he changed his oil in his daily driver and hasnt had a problem since and its been a couple of years now __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-26-2003, 12:04 AM	#3
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Can you give us a little more information? By acting up do you mean you have a ticking sound, or are you having to adjust the lash over and over? Is this a new engine or an engine with a lot of miles on it. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

01-26-2003, 12:46 AM	#4
crazy4chevs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Des Moines WA. (Kent, area) Posts: 668	Its possible that your adjusting nut is bad. Somtimes they back off try replacing it and see if that helps. __________________ 70 chev c10 swb fleet 72 grill, sb 400, 2/4 drop. 68 chev c10 swb fleet Early classic 4/6 drop with 4wheel disc brakes 9"rear 67-8 buckets tilt and A/C Classic GM Truck Club of Washington .

01-26-2003, 12:57 AM	#5
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	do a little research...check the rocker arms,pushrods and adj. nuts..It may just be a stuck lifter, but if a pushrods gone south, its best to find it quickly Jim __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

01-26-2003, 01:04 AM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I've had good luck with some automatic transmission fluid, just dump a quart in next time you need to add oil, run it about 100 miles and change oil......it knocks all the sludge and crap off the inside of the engine and can get rid of the varnish that causes lifters to stick. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

01-26-2003, 01:09 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I've done the dextron thing too...works great.

01-26-2003, 01:23 AM	#8
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I have also used ATF or marvel mystery oil ......they both work . crazy L __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-26-2003, 01:31 AM	#9
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Stroker The motors about two years old, the lifter starts ticking for a while then stops or if I shut it off for a while then restart its gone. Whats marvel mystery oil and where do you get it?

01-26-2003, 01:39 AM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Marvel is a top oil addative that cleans varnish. you shold be able to find it at an auto parts store,or farm supply store. It is usaully in a red colored tin can, with a screw off cap. If you cant find it , the ATF trick should work as well........crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-26-2003, 01:54 AM	#11
eraser87 Truck Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 62	try a can of prolong engine treatment

01-26-2003, 07:50 AM	#13
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	same problem.... i got a target master 350, don't know the exact miles but have a definite tick, adding the ATF works to loosen the lifter? how exactly? the engine doesn't burn or use oil so i want to just get the most miles out of it, thanks __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

01-26-2003, 09:57 AM	#14
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	If you really want to fix it right, pull the intake and pull all of the lifters (keep them in order, they have to go back in the same holes), and take them all apart and clean them in solvent. This is what the old factory service manuals recommended. There is most likely a piece of crap floating around inside one of the lifters that is sometimes blocking the check ball from sealing. __________________ Tim

01-26-2003, 10:37 AM	#15
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	I like the marvel mystery oil, too. Use it for a couple of oil changes, and by the way, it works great as an air too lubricant. Just squirt a bit in the tool air inlet every now and then...

01-26-2003, 11:20 AM	#16
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	I've also had good luck with a product called "Rislone" on past lifter issues. It's in a yellow can with red lettering. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"



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01-26-2003, 11:21 AM	#17
71k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Manchester, PA Posts: 138	that's air tool, ha ha!

01-26-2003, 11:33 AM	#18
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Can you run these products or a little tranny fluid in your oil all the time, or would it thin the oil to much, I keep thinking I heard that some guys would run a 1/2 a litre in your oil all the time, never tried it though.I put about a 1/2 litre in last night and the little ticker seem to stop, but only time will tell, I guess if it persists I'll have to do what Blazer1970 said.

01-26-2003, 02:00 PM	#19
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Casey, the Marvel or the ATF I usually ran 100-200 mi, then changed the oil. Rislone is an addative that you can run to replace 1 quart of oil with every change......I have also used it, & not seen a bit of trouble....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-28-2003, 03:44 AM	#20
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	ok...i'm going to try the atf remedy i figure the old truck is about due for an oil change, so i added a quart of atf. i'll let you know my results, thanks for the info. __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

01-28-2003, 04:03 AM	#21
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I tried the tranny oil for a couple of days now, no ticking, I'll change the oil soon, keeping my fingers crossed

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