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sswitzke · 03-16-2009, 10:06 AM

I have a tick-tick noise from the engine, it is a stock 305. When it idels it is not there, then when you give it gas it's there. After it warms up it is still there but not as loud. If it is a lifter wouldn't be there all the time?

Thanks for the help.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2009, 10:14 AM

im wondering if its not internal to the motor but a loose flexplate or flywheel or is it definately something you can hear from within the motor

73chevyman · 03-16-2009, 04:25 PM

well depending on the year if your running 87 gas then you could have a spark knock. try the 89 and see if it's still there. thats all it sounds to me but could be wrong. reason i'm saying this is chevy built there motors in the early to late 80ty's for 89 not 87. you can also get octain boost too

85Bowtie · 03-16-2009, 09:30 PM

I don't think it's spark knock unless you here a sharp "pinging" sound rapidly while under a load.

Sounds to me either you've got a lifter issue or possibly an exhaust leak.

All I've ever run in my '85 was 87 octane and it's always been fine unless I way over advanced the timing.

fast75 · 03-17-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 85Bowtie

I don't think it's spark knock unless you here a sharp "pinging" sound rapidly while under a load.

Sounds to me either you've got a lifter issue or possibly an exhaust leak.

All I've ever run in my '85 was 87 octane and it's always been fine unless I way over advanced the timing.

i'd check for an exhaust leak, mine does that every time i blow a header gasket. i'd also run your valves, could be something as simple as a loose rocker........good luck.............

willett · 03-16-2009, 09:42 PM

try putting 89 in. see what happens

heavychevy79 · 03-17-2009, 01:15 AM

tick tick tick tick tick BOOM!

It shouldn't be pre ignition if the engine does it when cold.
Lifters do tend to prime up better after the oil gets hot.
I would check the rockers on both banks, if one is loose, two or three are not
far behind it.

sswitzke · 03-17-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by heavychevy79

tick tick tick tick tick BOOM!

It shouldn't be pre ignition if the engine does it when cold.
Lifters do tend to prime up better after the oil gets hot.
I would check the rockers on both banks, if one is loose, two or three are not
far behind it.

That would not be good, but it would give me a reason to rebuild it.

sswitzke · 03-17-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 73chevyman

well depending on the year if your running 87 gas then you could have a spark knock. try the 89 and see if it's still there. thats all it sounds to me but could be wrong. reason i'm saying this is chevy built there motors in the early to late 80ty's for 89 not 87. you can also get octain boost too

Thank you will try some octain boost, I just filled up the tank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85Bowtie

I don't think it's spark knock unless you here a sharp "pinging" sound rapidly while under a load.

Sounds to me either you've got a lifter issue or possibly an exhaust leak.

All I've ever run in my '85 was 87 octane and it's always been fine unless I way over advanced the timing.

I was leaning towards exhaust leak, will try some higher octan to see what happens. Then my next day off will look at the exhaust.

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

try putting 89 in. see what happens

will try.

Thank you all for your help.

flamingbig10 · 03-17-2009, 01:56 AM

a few years ago my truck was making the ticking when I just put the motor in a found out the passenger side header had pen size hole by the header flange and rocker was a little loose

73chevyman · 03-18-2009, 08:10 PM

when i run headers i use the aluminum gaskets they worked great for me

factory2wdblazer's · 03-18-2009, 08:59 PM

a lifter may need ajusted. or you cound have a worn lifter depending on your engine mileage.

03-16-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Engine noise I have a tick-tick noise from the engine, it is a stock 305. When it idels it is not there, then when you give it gas it's there. After it warms up it is still there but not as loud. If it is a lifter wouldn't be there all the time? Thanks for the help. __________________ 1967 Chevy long bed 1966 Chevy short stepside

03-16-2009, 10:14 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Engine noise im wondering if its not internal to the motor but a loose flexplate or flywheel or is it definately something you can hear from within the motor __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-16-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Engine noise well depending on the year if your running 87 gas then you could have a spark knock. try the 89 and see if it's still there. thats all it sounds to me but could be wrong. reason i'm saying this is chevy built there motors in the early to late 80ty's for 89 not 87. you can also get octain boost too __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

03-16-2009, 09:30 PM	#4
85Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TN Posts: 410	Re: Engine noise I don't think it's spark knock unless you here a sharp "pinging" sound rapidly while under a load. Sounds to me either you've got a lifter issue or possibly an exhaust leak. All I've ever run in my '85 was 87 octane and it's always been fine unless I way over advanced the timing.

03-16-2009, 09:42 PM	#6
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Engine noise try putting 89 in. see what happens __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

03-17-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Engine noise tick tick tick tick tick BOOM! It shouldn't be pre ignition if the engine does it when cold. Lifters do tend to prime up better after the oil gets hot. I would check the rockers on both banks, if one is loose, two or three are not far behind it. Attached Images

03-17-2009, 01:56 AM	#10
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Engine noise a few years ago my truck was making the ticking when I just put the motor in a found out the passenger side header had pen size hole by the header flange and rocker was a little loose __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-17-2009 at 02:22 PM.

03-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#11
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Engine noise when i run headers i use the aluminum gaskets they worked great for me __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

03-18-2009, 08:59 PM	#12
factory2wdblazer's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: northern, califorina Posts: 199	Re: Engine noise a lifter may need ajusted. or you cound have a worn lifter depending on your engine mileage.



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