Ref: 1967 L79, I have owned the car since 1973. It has the original motor, timing chain & gears.
About 5 months ago while driving my 1967 L-79 a ticking noise developed in the motor. My 2 mile return drive home was without incident. I drove the car into my garage and opened the hood. With the car idling I determined the noise was coming from within the timing chain cover. At this point, though a ticking noise was present, the car was idling perfectly. I then turned the motor off.
However, having said the above I welcome opinions from the NCRS community if the 67 L79 is a non-interference motor or should I expect to have some valve damage.
Any input, suggestions and / or repair tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Dave Kreps ( 23277)
About 5 months ago while driving my 1967 L-79 a ticking noise developed in the motor. My 2 mile return drive home was without incident. I drove the car into my garage and opened the hood. With the car idling I determined the noise was coming from within the timing chain cover. At this point, though a ticking noise was present, the car was idling perfectly. I then turned the motor off.
However, having said the above I welcome opinions from the NCRS community if the 67 L79 is a non-interference motor or should I expect to have some valve damage.
Any input, suggestions and / or repair tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Dave Kreps ( 23277)
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