tick in the motor
cj7 arlington tn
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I have a tick sometimes in the motor AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l inline 6, I think its a liffter but not sure will running a thicker oil do the trick or do I need to replace the lifter. Any ideas. Thanks
tick in the motor
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- 1974 CJ5 ~ Fresh built AMC 360 - SM420 - D20 - D30F with upgraded 30 spline shafts and knuckles & D44R - 4.27 Gears - ARB Lockers F/R - All chrome molly axles - on 33's - YJ 4" Lift Spring Conversion
Do you run a header? Could be an exhaust leak too possibly... But more often a lifter especially if you know what you're listening too. 
I used to try the really thick oil, almost honey thickness. One quart and it would patch it for a while, but just a quick fix.,. Unless u r lucky and just got temp clog i wouldnt think it would permanently fix since thicker oil may not get to the rest of the places it should...
If it is a lifter basically, u probably will need to replace it sooner or later...
I used to try the really thick oil, almost honey thickness. One quart and it would patch it for a while, but just a quick fix.,. Unless u r lucky and just got temp clog i wouldnt think it would permanently fix since thicker oil may not get to the rest of the places it should...
If it is a lifter basically, u probably will need to replace it sooner or later...