This afternoon I changed the thermostat, put viton fuel lines on, and replaced the voltage regulator. Everything went pretty well. The t-stat change got a little messy, a little spilled antifreeze. It's hard to drain a little out with out making a mess.
The engine temp now runs at 90C instead of 80C (60C with the heat on).

But now I have noticed a ticking/knocking sound that happens right about 1000 RPM. I checked the oil and it just barely read on the dip stick. Could the low oil cause the ticking/knocking sound. I know, I know I should have been paying attention. I obiviously have filled it now. Have I done any serious damage. I didn't notice the noise until today. The level was good before my christmas trip home. And I have only put about 200 miles on the car since I got home.

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oil change?

when the oil gets old it often runs thru an older engine quicker.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

About 1500 miles and 2 months since the last oil change.

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