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50flatF3 · 08-10-2022, 10:26 AM

Hi Guys,

Been reading previous threads on clicking and thought Id post here cause Im a little stumped. My 8BA in my 50’ F3 started ticking louder recently. The engine has 800 miles on it and has a 4” crank and mild cam. Oil pressure is @ 60 going down the highway and my oil is clean as is the filter. The tick is rhythmic and immediately starts as the truck is started and doesnt quiet down once warmed up.

I pulled out my stethoscope lastnight and the ticking is loudest on the bell housing near the starter. I replaced my bendix drive last summer as I had the same tick but its gotten louder. Im tempted to push start my truck without the starter in it and see if that changes. Any other ideas on things I should look at? If the starter doesnt do ill pull the starter plate off

Thanks in advance,

Sam

Ol' Ron · 08-10-2022, 11:08 AM

My first thought is a valve or fuel pump. Not sure ehy the starter would cause thid. Keep us informed.
Gramps

50flatF3 · 08-10-2022, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

My first thought is a valve or fuel pump. Not sure ehy the starter would cause thid. Keep us informed.
Gramps

I have ruled the pump out and checked my valve lash last summer. I cant imagine I have something seized up?

50flatF3 · 08-10-2022, 04:45 PM

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/UPaTiHioFoc

Video of it

cadillac512 · 08-10-2022, 05:25 PM

Hi Sam. Your idea of running it without the starter is a good one, as is removing the plate. It does sound like it could be ring gear or flywheel contacting something. Perhaps the ring gear has moved forward on the flywheel and is just touching something. If that's the case sometimes pressing the clutch pedal will change the sound...better or worse.

Terry

38 coupe · 08-10-2022, 07:07 PM

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08-10-2022, 10:26 AM	#1
50flatF3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 22	8BA Ticking Hi Guys, Been reading previous threads on clicking and thought Id post here cause Im a little stumped. My 8BA in my 50’ F3 started ticking louder recently. The engine has 800 miles on it and has a 4” crank and mild cam. Oil pressure is @ 60 going down the highway and my oil is clean as is the filter. The tick is rhythmic and immediately starts as the truck is started and doesnt quiet down once warmed up. I pulled out my stethoscope lastnight and the ticking is loudest on the bell housing near the starter. I replaced my bendix drive last summer as I had the same tick but its gotten louder. Im tempted to push start my truck without the starter in it and see if that changes. Any other ideas on things I should look at? If the starter doesnt do ill pull the starter plate off Thanks in advance, Sam

08-10-2022, 11:08 AM	#2
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 8BA Ticking My first thought is a valve or fuel pump. Not sure ehy the starter would cause thid. Keep us informed. Gramps

08-10-2022, 04:45 PM	#4
50flatF3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 22	Re: 8BA Ticking https://m.youtube.com/shorts/UPaTiHioFoc Video of it

08-10-2022, 05:25 PM	#5
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 921	Re: 8BA Ticking Hi Sam. Your idea of running it without the starter is a good one, as is removing the plate. It does sound like it could be ring gear or flywheel contacting something. Perhaps the ring gear has moved forward on the flywheel and is just touching something. If that's the case sometimes pressing the clutch pedal will change the sound...better or worse. Terry __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

08-10-2022, 07:07 PM	#6
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 8BA Ticking Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Exhaust leak out of the back port gasket?