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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Rattle in the top?

when 7.3 is idleing there is a rattle in the valves. If you increase the rpm's it goes away. How or can I quite this down at idle? Just put on 4" exhaust and would like to hear the new tone at idle.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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could be an injector knock, especially if at the front of the motor. what cured mine? Replacing the CPS. Hope this helps!
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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The HPX I got from Clay (Riff Raff Diesel) realy quieted down my engine noise.
 
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Old May 21, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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I am leaning to injector noise as well. HPX crossover, running synthetic oil, both of those will make a big difference. I also run additive in every tank and can tell a difference in noise if I don't for sure.
 
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