[Mgs] engine noise

[Don]

Once the engine is warmed up, take the rocker cover off and start the 
engine.  You might put a few rags around to catch drops of oil that 
are scattered.  Watch the rockers and see if anything looks 
strange.  Then take a .015 feeler gauge and insert it one by one and 
listen to find out if it is valve noise and which one becomes quiet 
if it is valve noise.

  Don Scott
Calistoga CA USA
1955 MGTF
1962 MGA Mk 2
1973 MGB GT (selling)
1963-7 MGB (seeking)
Misc. Japanese cars


At 09:39 AM 1/8/2012, sdesalvo at frontiernet.net wrote:
>I know this is a question for a vast number of answers, but here 
>goes. I am just looking for a starting point. My '78 MGB has an 
>engine noise which sounds like a valve needing adjustment. I have 
>adjusted them 3 times, but the noise is as bad as ever. I am not 
>sure what to look at next. Any ideas you can pass along?
>Sam
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