diff --git a/qa/rpc-tests/lockzins.py b/qa/rpc-tests/lockzins.py
index e71c8cfcd..4c46fea0f 100755
--- a/qa/rpc-tests/lockzins.py
+++ b/qa/rpc-tests/lockzins.py
@@ -95,8 +95,8 @@ class LockZinsTest (BitcoinTestFramework):
         rpc.generate(1)
         self.sync_all()
 
-        # syncing is not perfect, oh well
-        time.sleep(3)
+        # now that we have fullyNotified, this may not be needed?
+        #time.sleep(3)
 
         wait_and_assert_operationid_status(self.nodes[0], opid1)
         wait_and_assert_operationid_status(self.nodes[0], opid2)