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Old 04-14-2017, 09:50 AM   #5
Sweetc10
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Re: 4.8 ls ticking noise help

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Originally Posted by homemade87 View Post
I see you put a cam in . If you did not take the time to check preload on the lifters with the correct push rods length its very possible you will get some noise . Not sure how bad yours is but most ls motor will have a little lifter noise with a cam swap . Mostly with the bigger lift . Dont know how small your lift is and may not be that significant on your engine .

Also most aftermarket cams have a different base circle and will require different push rods . I would check with your cam supplier and see what is required .



This may be one other clue ( when the engine warms up ) . Could be an exhaust manifold leak . Some will not leak until warmed up . Sounds like a lifter tick .

Just a couple thinks to think about .
I had a speed shop install cam and new pushrods along with rebuild heads. I'm hoping it's a header leak. Going to pull them off tonight and see.
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