how much "normal" ticking is actually normal
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how much "normal" ticking is actually normal
I bought a 2004 F150 5.4 a few months ago, not knowing the story with the 3v motors. Anyway it wasn't until after I had signed on the dotted line and taken the truck home that I began to hear all the noises of this engine. This is the first Triton engine I have owned and am used to quieter and older engines. My last truck was a 92 F150 with a 302 and had a Durango with a 360 before that. I bought this truck with about 110,000 miles on it. As I began to do general maintenance on the truck I realized that whoever had it before me kind of neglected it: original fuel filer, transmission filer and spark plugs. In the few months since I have owned this truck the following has been replaced: Cam phasers, timing chains, tensioners, guides, crankshaft seal, VCT Solenoids, and spark plugs. I took a couple videos of the truck, one before any work was done and the second after all of this had been replaced. There is an obvious difference in sound but since this is my first Triton and an overall noisy engine to begin with, is the second clip what these engines normally sound like or is it due for follows and lash adjusters as well? Thanks for any advice or comments.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdA...ature=youtu.be after
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTdA...ature=youtu.be after
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