scottyg118

It sounds like this little problem may be more than I can handle unless I get real brave - real fast. Thanx for the advice so far. I havn't ever really done any major engine work. Where do you guys get your parts. I checked with NAPA and they don't have much for engine components. Thanx, Scott

Well I am pretty sure the "knocking" is coming from the block. It's hard to tell because it sounds pretty much the same whether you listen at the head or at the block. As for the oil pressure I got a pressure tester and it reads about 50 psi at 2000 rpm and about 30 psi at idle. My stock gauge reads about 45 and 65 respectively. I don't know what the exact specs are for oil pressure on this vehicle but these numbers seem reasonable to me. Where do I go from here??? I really appreciate you guys taking the time to help me out. Thanx again, Scott

I'm afraid I'm probably not going to like the answer here, but here's the situation. MY '72 started to knock pretty bad today. I havn't had it long so I don't know much about these cars yet(or any for that matter). Anyway there is something making a lot of noise. I think it is coming from inside the block. I pulled the rocker cover off and noticed that the end of the tube that carries oil was broken loose on the end closest to the firewall and not supplying oil properly (ie. not letting it drip down on the valves.) Sorry I dont know what this is called but it is on the passenger side of the engine at the top. Am I screwed or what??? Thanx for the reply.