Tom, I agree with the general consensus, that is a lifter and its no big
deal. As you run it and maybe do an oil change I bet it goes away. Good
job on the timing chain by the way, that is good stuff for a rookie or
anyone else, you should be proud.
Rascal
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Terrible Tom
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 10:54 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: ITS ALIVE!!! - - Sorta...
SEMIHEMI01@aol.com wrote:
> Tom,
> Sounds like a collapsed valve lifter to me. It may eventually pump
> back up. An oil change may help this problem.
> Don't think it's a rod or main bearing because you said it eased up
> some after it ran a while. Just keep starting it up everyday and letting
it
> run a little bit. One day you may crank it and it's gone. GOOD LUCK,,,
> "Sir Bill"
Hi Bill - - your reply rang a bell with me. Once before I had a
situation where I heard a sound (very much like what I hear now). I
started the truck up (cold) after it had been sitting at least a day or
more.. and what I heard I thought was rod knock then as well. I dont
remember exactly how long it was - but it did eventually go away. I
thanked God Mopar and didnt ask why it went away - only was happy that
it did. I would hope what you said is right. But I have solid lifters?
Not rollers? This is an old premag V6. I know the push rods are
hollow - is it possible that one is clogged and isnt getting enough oil
through?
I'm going back out in a few mins to restart the engine and let it run a
little longer. Im keeping my fingers crossed. if the engine is bad -
then I can say for almost certain - I wont be able to make the BBQ this
July :-(
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