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Hi. I know this was a few years back, but I did a search and saw your post on a noise from the lifters. I was wondering if you had any advice. I have a 66 F100 with the exact same problem. Thanks for your time.
The 352 Ford engine was equipped with hydraulic valve lifters unlike its little brother the 332 that used adjustable lifters. As such and diagnosis involving noise lifters needs to start with an oil pressure test with a mechanical gage hooked into the main oil galley. If the pressure is low then that needs to be addressed first. If the pressure is up to say 40 psi at 1500 RPM then remove the valve covers and start there checking the rockers and push rods. Make sure oil is getting to the rockers and that there is no free movement. Let me know what is happening.
Brad
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Brad Sears
Expertise
All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.
Experience
Automotive tech instructor.
Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's.
Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's
TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated.
Auto instructor for the following companies:
Fram
Autolyte
Holly
Carter
AMF
Ford Motor
University Of Conn
Blue Hills Technical School
Sugar River Technical Center
Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.
Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.
Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember.
Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.
Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.
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