ticking from engine while idleing
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ticking from engine while idleing
i have a 1967 f100 2wd that the previous owner swaped in a 1978? 351W. when idleing the engine makes a slight ticking sound on both driver and passenger sides, however once i apply some throttle the ticking goes away. has anyone experienced this before? or know what it could be?
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ticking from engine while idleing
hook up a mechanical oil gauge so you can monitor the oil pressure. its probably a stuck lifter, or your oil pump is going out and isnt getting enough oil up there while idling. how many miles are on the motor?
might also try an oil change if it hasnt been done already. have you checked the oil level, might also be low
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might also try an oil change if it hasnt been done already. have you checked the oil level, might also be low
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ticking from engine while idleing
thanks for the replies, I'm not sure about the milage on the motor, and i check the fluids quite regulary and all are fine.
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ticking from engine while idleing
I concur...I had the same thing in my 302 - a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in the next oil change and a good run on the highway took care of mine.
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ticking from engine while idleing
The reason I asked is I have had trouble with flow on fram filters... I now only use motorcraft parts. For some reason I had a tick with the fram. Changed filter and tick went away.... Strange I know, but it worked.
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ticking from engine while idleing
I've had the same problem on my car...which has a variable oil pump...
it doesnt push much oil at idle...
pushes plenty at speed though.
I'm going with the other guys...you're not getting oil somewhere at idle. If an engine sits for a while between startups you might have a problem with lube draining down into the pan...
it doesnt push much oil at idle...
pushes plenty at speed though.
I'm going with the other guys...you're not getting oil somewhere at idle. If an engine sits for a while between startups you might have a problem with lube draining down into the pan...
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I replaced the filter with a motorcraft one and changed the oil to Castrol SAE-30. The ticking didn't go away but it did get quieter and the engine is idling a little smoother.
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