ekulrenlig Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 I replaced the valve cover on my 87 MJ today, and noticed that one of the rocker arms had a puddle of oil in it. Is the oil suppose to drain out of the rocker arm 'depressions'? I've also recently noticed a chattering sound from my engine coming from either the throttle body or within the valve cover. What could this be?
Pete M Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Oil splashes all over the place inside the valve cover. Chances are as soon as you fire it up the oil will get thrown out.
DirtyComanche Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 I think they are suppossed to drain though. At least, I seem to remember the HiPo roller rockers for the SBCs did. However, it's not a problem, one way or another.
ekulrenlig Posted October 2, 2006 Author Posted October 2, 2006 Ok, thanks. It just seemed odd that only one of them wasn't drained. Any ideas on the chattering sound?
DirtyComanche Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Does it sound internal or external? Might be the good ol' cracked header flapping around.
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