I don't have a 4.7, but I would be willing to bet that it was the length of
time you let it sit.........all oil drained into the pan and battery
discharged more than normal.
""Will Coughlin"" <willcoughlin2@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F51RS9sJT1UMd8w4Ezb0000303e@hotmail.com...
> Ok, got a couple concerns about my truck today to report.
> #1) truck had been sitting since saturday night when it was 68* until this
> morning at 5:40 am when it was 40*. When I cranked it up, there was a
slight
> tick, sounded like a lifter tap on a pushrod motor for about 8.5 seconds.
I
> haven't heard it before this, any other 4.7L's experience this?
> #2) My charge circuit gauge/voltmeter always reads just to the right of 14
> volts, or straight up on the gauge. This morning I had to drive about 160
> miles and I noticed that the gauge seemed to be about 1/8th inch to the
> right of where it usually sits, which made it look like it was showing
about
> 15.5 or so volts. I got the truck out this afternoon for the return trip
and
> when I cranked it up it moved right back to where it usually sits. Any
> ideas? I know it's probably just a fluke, but was just curious!
>
> Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
> '00 Reg. cab 2wd, 4.7L/NV3500HD/9.25" 3.92 sure-grip
>
>
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