Once again I am looking for the easy way out! The 350 I just installed has developed a nasty lifter knock. Its sounds just between "sure I can still drive it" and "oh...Id better not hammer it..." I ran a motor flush today and put in 10/40, but the knock is till there. Any of you guys know any quick fixes? I dont feel like pulling the intake just yet, but I want to drive the car....

PS-Does a sticking valve sound different than a bad lifter?

 

Forget about all the additive stuff. Pull the valve cover & check for bent pushrods, and damaged rockers. If they all look OK, go ahead and adjust the noisy rocker. If that does not work, replace the lifter.