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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Why do I hear the valves singing?

Hello everybody. I need some help with figuring out why my 1990 Ranger with 68K original miles has valve noise under load. I just changed the timing belt on this car and set the timing to TDC on cyl 1. Any ideas?

other than the valve noise the truck starts right up and runs perfect. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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When was the last time that you tuned up the truck?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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What motor?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Are you sure it is valve noise and not spark knock?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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The truck has a 2.3 engine and it's running on the original plugs but the filters have been changed andhas a few timing belt. The noise is for sure coming from the valves.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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I don't believe there is any adjustment, it could be worn cam followers. If it is not too bad I would live with it. Greg
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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If this is a new sound, you messed something up. The timing should be set to 10BTDC for all I am familiar with. TDC is retarded from normal. SPOUT connector disconnected. You could get a whine from the belt being too tight or rubbing against the head or block or other parts...
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