[Shotimes] there arose such a clatter

[Paul L Fisher]

Are you sure it is valve clatter? It could be rod bearings.

Paul L Fisher
'93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 176K Build date 11/18/1992
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190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus 
Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000 0W-30 
oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

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Quoting van Oss <vanOss@centurytel.net>:

> When my 91's engine (142K) gets hot from in-town driving, on launches I
> hear
> valve clatter.  (I know that sound, trust me.)  The SHO's radiator is new,
> system has been flushed several times.  A few questions:
> 
> --- I want to be clear about treating the main issue vs. treating the
> symptom.  Talk to me about that.
> 
> --- If this is a sign of engine wear, what parts?  How serious?  Any
> work-arounds?
> 
> --- Is clatter a sign of dirty valves?  If so, is Motorvac a solution?  If
> not, what else?
> 
> --- Alan Fanning or others, where can I get a 195F thermostat?
> 
> --- I'm about a millimeter from deciding to install a manual switch to turn
> on the radiator fan.  Anybody got wiring advice?  It's a good time to
> tackle
> this, since this car will soon get an engine-start switch, gauges, and
> other
> electrical mods.
> 
> Joseph van Oss
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