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Post build Top end clatter.... can't fix it!!!

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Old Aug 23, 2018 | 04:30 PM
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Valve train harmonics meaning, clatter at different rpm’s normal after performance mods. Loud rapping clatter all the time problem.this is my opinion based on my experience. My 103 with S&s cams, premium lifters and push rods, head work and rock outs has some light clatter at different rpm’s.
 
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Valve train harmonics meaning, clatter at different rpm’s normal after performance mods. Loud rapping clatter all the time problem.this is my opinion based on my experience. My 103 with S&s cams, premium lifters and push rods, head work and rock outs has some light clatter at different rpm’s.
Loud rapping clatter all the time is what i have. As mentioned, sounds fine immediately after start but then degenerates as the motor warms up into a constant loud clatter in the top end.
Guess I'll have to pull it apart again on the weekend see if I can find what I've missed......
 
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Is it possible push rod’s are hitting the tubes or valve spring hitting rocker boxes .
 
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anything is possible, Thats something else to check.
 
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When I did the cam on my Evo the new S&s push rods we’re hitting the tubes after it warmed up and expanded. I could feel them hitting by just putting finger pressure on the tubes. I never had the spring hitting rocker problem, it is possible when you go to bigger springs. Good luck with it!
 
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