my 300 6 seems to have a noticable knocking noise. no oil is being burnt and it's not bad on gas and has alot of power. starts easy. this sound bugs me more than anything else. i really can't pinpoint where it's coming from. is this commin for the 300 6? my dad says that it's been doing that noise for a ever so im just wondering if the rods or something are damaged or what it is

 

Is the noise present all the time or just when you start the engine ?

 

just when i start the engine

 

Ford issued a tsb concerning this yrs ago . Regardless of the oil filter used , Be it Motorcraft or whatever , the oil will drain from the filter over a period of time . What Ford did was come up with an oil filter adapter ( The adapter is the part that you screw the oil filter on to ) that has a check ball & spring . This check ball stops all oil flow from the oil filter when the engine is off . It will stop the startup noise , But its roughly an $80 part , When you see it you will never understand how it can cost $80+ dollars . Its basically an oil filter adapter with a steel ball & a spring behind it . Im not sure any serious damage or wear occurs , But lots of people complained & thats what Ford came up with . Its Ford Part No. E4TZ 6890 A . I was thinking you lived in Canada , Winterpeg maybe , So you can add 20% at least to that price .

 

ah! so this part will cost me at least 100 bucks then.

is it readily availible at the ford dealerships up in canada?

 

Youll have to check with your local Ford parts guy . I dont think they keep them in stock , But most Ford Parts guys can have one for you within a week .