A couple of observations:

- The hammer handle test didn't tell me anything either

- Try the Herr Fuchs Finger Test. With the lobe up, put your finger between the ball stud edge and the bottom of the rocker. Rotate the lobe down and feel again. If you notice a differerence, replace the ball stud.

- If you only have one or two, then get a piece of hose or a mechanic's stethascope. Listen through it to try to isolate the tickers. You can probably get it down to two at a time. Pull the rockers off and check them, the shims, and the lobes for wear. Then try a shim one size thicker one the suspects and see if that stops the noise.

- While you're in there, replace the plastic bits in the oil tube and make sure the little holes are clear.

If you have more than a couple noisy ones, replace the whole side.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe