Start-up ticking
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From: Atlanta USA
Start-up ticking
When I start my 5.4 it ticks for about 1 min. I asked if the lifters needed adjusting, but was told they couldn't. Subsequent starts are ok. It is just that initial start with the noise. Anyone had simular problems? Help!
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From: Atlanta USA
Start-up ticking
The ticking is pretty loud. It kinda sounds oil starved. RTP, I see you have Flowmasters. I was considering changing my stock to a series 70. Did the change make a big difference? I guess its something about taking off a perfectly good muffler.
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Start-up ticking
What kind of oil filter are you using? Some cheap filters such as Fram dont have good anti-drainback valves in them. You might want to try a Motorcraft filter and see what happens.
Let us know what you find
Let us know what you find
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Start-up ticking
I don't know if the muffler I have is a series 70 or not. My exhaust was a kit from Flowmaster that came with a 3" cat back pipe, muffler, hangers, etc. It was specific for expy/navigator with the 4.6/5.4 engines. You can check it out on the Flowmaster website. You can find the kit on Ebay for about $250.
