Assume the lifters we’re talking about can’t be adjusted and are on a single OHC engine. I’ve heard that draining 1 quart of oil, adding 1 quart of ATF to the crankcase and then idling the engine for 10-15 minutes before doing a normal oil change is a good way to quiet lifter noise. Also heard that…

Best way to quiet valve lifter ticking?

old_mopar_guy October 14, 2021, 9:45pm 2

I had good results using Rislone in Chevy’s of the 50’s and 60’s.

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