Precedent Engine Noise

[TheHorseWhisperer]

Good morning Guys. 2008.5 FE350 Gas Engine Club Car-We were riding the cart Sunday when all of the sudden I heard a strange noise. A loud clicking/ticking noise. The engine seemed more warm then normal when I tilted seat to investigate the strange noise. It sounded like a loose rocker or a lifter tap. I let it cool for a few and returned home. The noise seemed to quit on my return trip home. The noise while riding has stopped, but I have noticed when you first press the go pedal that the slight tap is still there. After the motor revs up the noise subsides. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[CP241]

No way to tell from where I’m sitting. But just a complete guess in the dark, collapsed HLA?

[TheHorseWhisperer]

Originally Posted by CP241

No way to tell from where I’m sitting. But just a complete guess in the dark, collapsed HLA?

CP241-Thanks for the reply. I may be able to post a video later today. The 350 engine has no valve adjustment correct?

[CP241]

Originally Posted by TheHorseWhisperer

CP241-Thanks for the reply. I may be able to post a video later today. The 350 engine has no valve adjustment correct?

For the most part, most 350’s have hydraulic lash adjusters. Though I HAVE owned them that were manual like the 290.

If the HLA collapses it can cause noise. It could be a clutch noise also if it goes away once the engine revs up

[mrlmd]

Check your clutch. I had a loud knocking noise for quite a while, initially thought it was from the engine but was due to one of those black plastic knobs on the clutch having broken off. Noise was gone when I fixed the clutch. This may not be your problem but take a look.
Is the noise still there in maintenance mode? Pick up the seat and take a look while you run it.