engine ticking

[hoerter2158]

i just rebuilt my motor. Started it up in 7 kicks. Now there is a ticking noise coming from the head. What could be the problem?

 

[randelator]

not much,dit you shave the head?? or maybe check your spark plug , did you get a new one is it gaped,if evrething is fine dont worry about it its just the ring taking their place just do a nice breaking on the engine and evrething should be fine

 

[hoerter2158]

its still stock motor and i bought a new plug, but i never checked the gap. The ticking is noticeably loud. I hope its the rings because i dont wanna have to take it all apart again!

 

[randelator]

well have you check the spark plug cap and wire , maybe the fire is jumping on to the head,but like i told you new motor have thats thicking sound,have you replace the rubber thing on to the head and cylinder if not thats why you here thats sound louder!!

 

[hoerter2158]

what rubber thing? Those little rubber pieces between the head fins?

 

[randelator]

yes....

 

[joeblaster]

what are they for i dont have any on mine and it ticks too?

 

[SoloVRT61]

they are sound dampeners.. They soak up some of the engine noise.. Mainly the ticking..

 

[randelator]

yep thats it!!!!