After years of chasing it is almost worth it to pull the thing and stick it on a dyno so you can stand next to it and put your head against the valve covers or oil pan.  I've had some really crazy stuff make noises - windage trays and the flat tin under an intake will amplify the smallest contact and make it sound horrific.  I've had rockers touch an otherwise well clearanced valve cover in one spot, I've had one rod bolt touch a tray, I've had a single broken inner valve spring, I've had the dipstick wrap up, I've had a fuel pump with a broken return spring, I've had a roller lifter tie bar hitting the block, I've had worn rockers clip on a valve tip - - seems like I've found every one of them only after eliminating a million other items....

Had a knock in an truck and finally figured out the passenger side rear view mirror was loose...  Would have sworn it was a piston skirt or wrist pin.

It does have an oil dipstick, right? That reads full when it's full, right? If it does, it is his fault it wasn't full. And if you told him you put the sealer in it, he should have made sure the cooling system was working correctly, before giving the car back to you. I'm not trying to trash the guy but these are simple things, especially the oil level. If I change the oil on a vehicle, the very last thing I do before it hits the road is to recheck the level to be sure it's correct.

I have several dozen of these I ended up with years ago. $15.00 each plus shipping or $25.00 a pair plus shipping. If you need a bunch, I'll make a good deal on them.

I shoot cowboy action with a bunch of Aussies and Kiwis that come here to the states every year and plan to come and shoot there one day..
Travis

Rhinosoft,
Let us know where you are located and I would bet someone close would be willing to give you a hand. At least, guide you in the right direction.

I like it!

Jason, any way to have some flats machined into the dowel to use a wrench on?