Tick in my 360 la

[Racecar32]

I have a tick in the motor 360 la .... I can rev it up and ticks with the RPM. I was told could be a header gasket any thoughts ? good oil pressure , temp is good and no loss of power . Thanks

 

[SRKlegin]

I have a tick in the motor 360 la .... I can rev it up and ticks with the RPM. I was told could be a header gasket any thoughts ? good oil pressure , temp is good and no loss of power . Thanks

Could be that simple...remember I had a tick on my 318 at idle, so I doubled-up the header gaskets and she quieted right up. I also used the permatex gold header gasket spray.

 

[Racecar32]

Yeah I was told it could be that . Thanks

 

[Xcudame]

Hook up a vacuum gauge and verify a nice steady needle. If nice and steady, the exhaust gasket leak is the best and cheapest place to go.

 

[Racecar32]

Hook up a vacuum gauge and verify a nice steady needle. If nice and steady, the exhaust gasket leak is the best and cheapest place to go.

Thanks Ill try that

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

A mechanics stethoscope is a friend when isolating noises. Not expensive thru amazon.

 

[Xcudame]

Agreed Rick! Stethoscope, vacuum gauge, stand alone rpm gauge (working under the hood) and even a flexible borescope camera are a must in anyone's toolbox.