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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:15 PM
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Engine/Transmission Rattling

I have just completed my first Engine rebuild. It is a 1975 F250 with a 390 Engine and c6 Transmission. When I start the engine cold Oil starts at 55, when hot it settles to about 10-15 at idle. It never gets hot my temperature stays at about 190. With the truck in park and revving the engine there is no noise, but when I take it for a test drive there is a ratting noise. it is not a constant rattle you can only hear it when the vehicle is at higher rpms right before shifting. It also seems to be louder in the Cab then outside of the Truck. The transmission is also a fresh rebuild, did not do much work to it just replace seals, rings and a few worn out bearings.


Has anyone had this problem or have any suggestions on what I should check?


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Old May 11, 2016 | 01:52 PM
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Perform a hardware integrity check... something could be just loose and vibrating.
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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Are you sure it is not pinging? Must be worth checking your timing.
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:37 PM
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I did the hardware check, but I am yet to check to timing. I would think if it was a timing problem you would hear it while in Park and revving it?
 
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Old May 18, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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I double checked my timing and id dint not affect the sound. I think it is a worn Cam lobe is this a possibility?
 
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