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Re: Snapping noise from thermostat
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/25/2026 2 Replies

Hi Michael,

This is an OHV early engine may be due for a new timing chain set.

Pull the distributor cap and leave the rotor in place, then turn the crank slowly back and forth with a breaker bar and socket to see how the distributor rotor turns/moves in re... Login to read more.

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