lack of oil
if it was a outboard?
"noah" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 19:27:55 GMT, stupid boater
wrote:
ran my starboard engine almost dry of oil, the engine did not seize or
overheat but now emits a noticeable ticking sound, any ideas, replaced
oil dumped some transmission fluid down the carburetor still have the
ticking sound the oil pressure and temp are fine.
Does sound like valve chatter, as Barry said. If your lifters are
solid, you can get the lash adjusted fairly cheaply. If hydraulic,
you may have to replace them.
Good luck,
...carry on.
noah
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