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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Excessive Engine Noise ?

I have a 1989 F-150 XLT with a 302. When the engine is idling it makes a seemingly excessive amount of racket. Its not mechanical, like a death rattle or anything, just a roar. Its louder than the Flowmaster cat-back kit I put on it, the only vehicle I've ever owned that was louder than this truck was a 91 Olds Cutlass with a Quad 4 in it. Its so loud you can't hear the radio with the window done and you have to turn the engine off at drive-throughs. I didn't know it this was normal or not, the 96 F-250 I drive at work is quiet as can be and its got a 351.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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From: Roland, Ar
Check your fan clutch, it my be going bad and staying engaged making the "roar" sound.
 
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