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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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Noise in Engine after hitting 45 mph

Hello, I have a 1978 Ford F150 400 Big Block. When I am driving down the road at 45 mph or higher I have this noise in the Engine that just wont go away. It doesnt make the noise until I reach 45 mph. It does not smoke and it has plenty of power. It has been doing this since I have had it 1 year ago. Never gets worse but always there. Even at idle I have no noises in Engine.

Could anyone tell me what it could be?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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what rpm is your engine at at 45mph? what does the noise sound like??
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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I am not sure what rpm I am going while the noise is there, how ever the sound that I have been hearing is a knocking sound. But like I said it only does it once I reach 45 mph. I am not sure what it is.

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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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What is your oil pressure when the noise is there ?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Does the engine make noise when you rev it sitting still?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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it could be your full pump lever hitting hard
 
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Old Apr 3, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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I had a 400 in my 77 f150 when i first got it, and it would make knocking sounds past 35mph because it didnt have any oil pressure.
 
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