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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 10:02 PM
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Help troubleshooting odd engine noise?

Looking for help trying to troubleshoot and identify a weird engine noise. Best I can describe it, is as a droning sound. See the video for audio.

Buddy of my Dad's says either a collapsed lifter or exhaust leak.

'75 F250, 400, Edelbrock 1405, Edelbrock intake manifold, headers, EGR delete


 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 10:59 PM
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that is NOT a 400, that is an fe engine, tho sounds like a lifter problem
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Well looks like I have some more learning to do
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tinaheels
that is NOT a 400, that is an fe engine, tho sounds like a lifter problem
Ok, did a bit of looking around. How could you tell it is an FE instead of a 400?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 11:27 PM
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400's have no antifreeze going to the intake, fe 's have that short hose behind the water pump
 
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Old Jan 10, 2016 | 11:44 PM
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Thanks! Any ideas for further troubleshooting the engine noise?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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Sounds like a wee exhaust leak on the right side...or a leaky plug wire. Get yerself a stethoscope or a long screwdriver and listen at the valve covers where the rockers hide....try it again on the intake and exhaust side, too.

FE motors can be fun....
 
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