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Technical Anybody know what this sound is? I think I know......

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by ERguitar, Sep 20, 2023.

  1. ERguitar
    Joined: Aug 26, 2018
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    Fired up my project to back it and clean the shop. Everything seemed fine untill I pulled it back in. Seemed to be missing and was making this knocking/popping sound through the carb. Didn't seem to be backfiring through the carb like if the timing was suddenly off though. The motor is a stock 8ba. Has always ran well since I put it together but besides running it for the break in and a few times a month to move it around it hasn't got alot of time on it. I'm thinking intake valve issue of some type but maybe someone has a better idea. I'll try to upload a video.

    https://youtube.com/shorts/td-5pcDH4WI?feature=share
     
    Last edited: Sep 20, 2023
  2. 1971BB427
    Joined: Mar 6, 2010
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    from Oregon

    Always start with points on these engines when they suddenly run rough.
     
  3. ERguitar
    Joined: Aug 26, 2018
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    Thanks. Doesn't sound like an ignition issue though although I will certainly check them. I broke my compression tester so I have a new one ordered. Maybe that will tell me something
     
  4. 19Fordy
    Joined: May 17, 2003
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    Keeper that came of the valve spring.
    That's just a guess. Do a compression check.
     
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  5. Doublepumper
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016
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    from WA-OR, USA

    First thought is a sticky valve. Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel is your friend.
     
  6. Petejoe
    Joined: Nov 27, 2002
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    from Zoar, Ohio

    Definitely in the valve train.
    Pull the intake.
     
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