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Offline 54 caddy larry

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1954 lifter tick
« on: November 10, 2015, 10:24:14 PM »
Bought the rebuild set from falcon global. One of the lifters is starting to tick fairly loud and I want to upgrade to a better set but what to use and where to find them.
Thanks
Larry
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Offline 55 CDV Fan 82

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2015, 10:59:44 PM »

Does it quiet down after the oil pressure builds up? 
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Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2015, 11:06:02 PM »
Yes it does quiet down after warm up. Every once in awhile it will come back for a short time then go away again. I don't think its a oil pressure problem, its only the one lifter.
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Larry
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Larry M

1954 series 62 coupe
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Offline 55 CDV Fan 82

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2015, 11:07:13 PM »

Yeah oil pressure...pull the pan if you can and see if you have anything clogging the pump intake.  I've heard a lifter noise once or twice in my 57 but it goes away after a minute of the engine running when cold.  Nothing serious to worry about unless the noise persists
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Past Cars

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1955 Packard Clipper Super Panama
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Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2015, 11:18:12 PM »
My engine machinist thinks its just a bad lifter, cheap off shore product. Just Trying to find a source for something better.
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Larry
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Larry M

1954 series 62 coupe
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Offline 55 CDV Fan 82

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2015, 11:38:38 PM »

Yeah could be.  I wish I could help you more my friend...good luck!
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Offline Roger Zimmermann

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2015, 03:41:40 AM »
Larry, ask Terrill Machine from were his lifters are coming from. I never had a problem with the parts Terrill is selling.
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Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2015, 08:09:58 AM »
That's who I was going to try, thanks Roger.
Larry
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Offline Jon S

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2015, 10:10:09 AM »
I assume you have ZDDP added to your oil?  If not add some and see if it quiets down.
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Offline Coupe Deville

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2015, 12:01:21 PM »
X2 on the ZDDP additive.
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Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2015, 02:03:34 PM »
ZDDP is added every oil change, even tried some Marvel Mystery Oil.
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Larry
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Larry M

1954 series 62 coupe
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My caddy is my never ending work in progress.

Offline Tito Sobrinho

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2015, 07:51:06 PM »
I had the same problem with my 331, but the tick was from the fuel pump rod. Changed the rod and the tick went away. In another occasion, I had a tick noise from the fuel pump reconditioned by my mechanic. Sent the fuel pump to Arthur Gould in N.Y and came back in perfect condition without any clicks or ticks.
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Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2015, 07:59:41 PM »
Thanks Tito
I was thinking the fuel pump rod myself but the noise goes away fairly soon after the engine starts to warm up.
This keeps leading me back to the lifter.
I will put a stethoscope on the pump and housing in the morning just to bu sure.
Thanks for the help.
Larry
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Larry M

1954 series 62 coupe
1974 Harley Davidson FLH

My caddy is my never ending work in progress.

Offline Tito Sobrinho

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2015, 08:25:51 AM »
Larry:

Just curious...what kind of motor oil are you using?
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Tito S.

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Thanks to Frank Hershey for its design and thanks to Harry Barr, Ed Cole, John Gordon and Byron Ellis for its engine.

Offline 54 caddy larry

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Re: 1954 lifter tick
« Reply #14 on: November 12, 2015, 01:59:34 PM »
Pennzoil 10-30, Before that when it was warmer I used Rotella 15-40, both with ZDDP additive put in.
Same tick both oils.
Thanks
Larry
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Larry M

1954 series 62 coupe
1974 Harley Davidson FLH

My caddy is my never ending work in progress.
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