Guest Posted January 9, 2001 Share Posted January 9, 2001 I've had it before with previous straight 8's & now with this one too. I idle the car for 5 minutes & the lifters start chattering & the engine misses a little. But after I go down the road a half mile or so it purrs like a kitty. Any imput on what to do here??Marvel mystery oil is a temporary solution sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 10, 2001 Share Posted January 10, 2001 I had a similar problem with a '52 Super. It turned out to be worn bearings that weren't getting enough oil to the upper part of the engine after it warmed up and the oil began to thin out.<P>Pete Phillips<BR>BCA #7338<BR>Ector, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted January 11, 2001 Share Posted January 11, 2001 I have had this problem through the years with older engines ,and usually a can of STP which is a viscosity improver ,will raise the pressure enough to do away with the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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