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Straight 8 sticky valve lifters


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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

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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

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