I've noticed a lot of rattling in the engine while under load which sounds like it could be valves tapping. However, there is no tapping at all in neutral at rpms up to 2,500 and more. It is very loud. Could this be valves or something more serious?
1956 Continental 175 HP Hercules engine.
Joe
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Loud valves, adjustment needed?
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Re: Loud valves, adjustment needed?
Check the timing?
Boats are to be made of wood, otherwise, God would have grown fiberglass trees.
Re: Loud valves, adjustment needed?
Adding to the advice, recommend you investigate which valve(s) is/are suddenly making this noise. All of them? Just one side? I’d pull the cover(s) and check it out. Better yet, get a qualified mechanic to check it out at the dock. I hope it’s minor!
Jeff Light
1964 19' Sea Skiff Sportsman
Perseverance
Woodville, VA
1964 19' Sea Skiff Sportsman
Perseverance
Woodville, VA
Re: Loud valves, adjustment needed?
Will check timing to see if it is too far advanced as a first step.
Re: Loud valves, adjustment needed?
Retarding the timing did the trick. Apparently the arrow on the block and the dimple on the flywheel are just 'suggestions' ! LOL
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Great! We love easy fixes
Boats are to be made of wood, otherwise, God would have grown fiberglass trees.
Re: Loud valves, adjustment needed?
I found on my KL that the best timing adjustment is made while running the boat on the lake . Run up to cruising RPM ; I like 2500 RPM; and move distributor till get Max RPM. Runs great and get 3 gal/hour fuel economy.
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