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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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i get valve clatter in my truck at highway speed and approach a hill. I normallyturn off my o/d and it will stop and go on . i was thinking my timing may be off a littlebut it idle good. and my gas mileage sucks . i need help any body got a suggestion
 
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Old Feb 21, 2008 | 02:07 AM
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Default RE: valve clatter

run some seafoam thru it... see if that helps ... a good oil flush cant hurt either
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Default RE: valve clatter

You might even want to try a higher octane fuel if you use reg try mid grade.
 
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