Engine tick

« **on:** July 27, 2015, 07:48:50 PM »

Had the boat this weekend and it ran great. On the last run the motor started to tick it sounds like it is coming from the front right side valve cover. It is a bbf and the motor is only about a year old I have not torn into yet but was just wondering if any one had any ideas or suggestion. Thanks

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« **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:18:21 PM »

Maybe a loose rocker?

« **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2015, 11:42:44 PM »

Maybe a exhaust leak

« **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:19:33 AM »

Use a long screw driver, like a stethoscope, holding the handle to your ear or buy one at AutoZone and probe around until you find the general vicinity from where the noise comes. That should give you an idea of what you need to pull down to investigate.

One test is worth a thousand theories.

Good luck,

Joe

« **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2015, 11:50:54 AM »

Yup"" I learned that method from my uncle back in the 80"s and it works for engine noises hydraulic cavitation and a lot more . Good info Joe, 👍🍻😎

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« **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2015, 11:36:52 AM »

Comes to find out I was running in some rough water and my seat hit the distributor and made the cap offset.

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