I'm with Wes, sounds like the fuel pump. It has a constant operating speed
and it does kick in for a couple seconds when you first turn the key to
build up pressure in the fuel line.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wes Weems [mailto:wweems@fix.net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 11:56 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Ticking sound
Actually I would guess fuel pump right off... being thats one of the only
mechanical things that engages before your truck actually starts...
Wes
----- Original Message -----
From: <SEMIHEMI01@aol.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 9:31 AM
Subject: DML: Ticking sound
> HELP,
> I've had a ticking sound in the DAK for months. It ticks at about the
> speed of a clock. You can only hear it at idle with all the windows up. If
> you raise the rpm by 100 to 200 it stays the same speed. Cannot be heard
> outside or under the hood.
> When you turn the key off it stops before the engine stops turning.
When
> you turn the key on it will tick twice and not again until you crank the
> engine. I reached the conclusion it's got to be electrical. Fuel pump or
> regulator maybe???? Any ideas out there?????
> Bill
>
> SEMIHEMI01@AOL.COM (Bill C.) 2001 QC, 4.7L, KENNE BELL SC'ed, 5spd.
> 3.55 LSD, Bored & polished TB, 10w-30 MOBIL 1, GIBSON 3" Single
>
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