Raverez
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« on: July 01, 2011, 03:23:10 PM » |
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I'm hearing a noise from my engine. Sounds like either a like a ticking or hissing when accelerating. Stating to hear it when stopped and revving the engine slightly. I'm trying to track down the exact location of where it's coming from. Any ideas?
And is it bad to put a 20amp fuse in place of the 15 amp for the headlights? I replaced my headlights with Silverstars and have blown three fuses since then.
Thanks for the help.
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Valker
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« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 03:50:15 PM » |
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Fuses shouldn't blow like that. Find the problem before the wiring burns $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
SilverStars shouldn't matter, only the wattage. If they are each 60 watts, divide that by 12 volts to get 5 amps per bulb times two bulbs = 10 amps. A 15 shouldn't blow. If they are both 100 watt bulbs, that is about 17 amps.
Probably the PAIR valves ticking. I adjusted my valves for the first time at 125,000 miles. Only three of the 12 were out and those by less than .001"
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« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 04:06:52 PM » |
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if u don't hear your valves ticking u have a problem. that means they are too tight and u will/can burn a valve real quick. u will hear correctly adjusted valves.
to isolate the pair valves, plug the vacuum hoses and the vacuum ports they connect to and see if the noise goes away. the service manual gives a good explanation of their operation and the noise they should have.
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Raverez
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« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2011, 04:49:30 PM » |
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As far as the bulbs, not sure of the wattage. Thinking of getting oem bulbs and see if the fuse still blows. Had a friend listen to the sound. He feels it could be a vacuum leak. I pulled the plugs and they all look like they should.
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« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011, 05:02:07 PM » |
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I'd have to agree with you friend... "hissing" is most likely a vacuum leak.
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« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2011, 05:16:52 PM » |
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AFAIK Sliverstars aren't made higher than 55/60 watts.
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Raverez
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« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2011, 05:21:25 PM » |
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If I pull the bulbs, is the wattage printed on them?
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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2011, 05:50:47 PM » |
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They dont need adjusting....Valkyries never NEED a valve adjustment, but .....they get them every once in a while none the less
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2011, 06:43:02 AM » |
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These monsters are pretty bullet-proof and don't need much especially in the valve lash department.. If you've had this thing since new then you probably don't need to do anything.. If you bought it used and don't know its history, then maybe a check is in order.. You never know what someone has done, or how well they did it.. I like to give them a check every now and again just for the heck of it, but, they tend to stay put..
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2011, 07:59:00 AM » |
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These monsters are pretty bullet-proof and don't need much especially in the valve lash department.. If you've had this thing since new then you probably don't need to do anything.. If you bought it used and don't know its history, then maybe a check is in order.. You never know what someone has done, or how well they did it.. I like to give them a check every now and again just for the heck of it, but, they tend to stay put..
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2011, 01:16:54 PM » |
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Hey Jim, where ya been and thanks for the compliment..
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Raverez
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« Reply #11 on: July 03, 2011, 07:15:07 AM » |
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When I bought her, she only had 6604 miles on the odometer.
It now has over 54k on it.
The sound is kind of a cross between a hiss and a tick. When I start to accelerate i hear " tsist tsit tsit".
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« Reply #12 on: July 03, 2011, 07:56:46 AM » |
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More than likely an exhaust leak or a vacuum leak.
Use a length of garden hose and listen around the motor till you find it.
It's still there, only a little less volume. So move the hose around and listen intently.
Your only limited by you ability and determination to find the source of the noise.
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Raverez
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« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2011, 04:34:51 PM » |
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Well, I had a more pressing problem. The right fork has been leaking for about two years.
I was going to go for a ride on Friday when I noticed a spot about two inches wide of oil under it.
So I'm going to change out the seals first. But while she's on the lift I'll check the others problems out also.
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