Rebuilt Motor, Ticking sound

[twoskies]

some good news,

machine shop is again helping out/ this guy is where im going for any work i need done

roller cam and lifters should be here tomorrow, get it assembled and get pushrods measured/ machine shop guy is stopping and measuring

since i wont need the high zinc oil , what do you recommend
thinking rotella 15/40


Thanks

[MySons68C20]

Did they thoroughly clean the block again before putting it back together?
I fear all that cam metal has been spread throughout.
The Rotella is good stuff so no worries.

[geezer#99]

And just because it’s a roller cam, don’t assume you don’t need to crank the rpm up to 2 grand for 20 minutes like a normal break in. Cam and lifters are oiled by splash.
And use a high zinc oil. It’s a small price for many benefits. Lots of moving parts in your motor need quality oil on first fire.

[AcampoDave]

I would use the oil the machine shop guy recommends. In fact my machine shop guy sells and recommends Schaffer oil so I always just buy it from him.

[twoskies]

Last Update
Motor is in and running very well, timing had to be set close to about 10-12 advanced, to run smooth, had a rocker arm nut loosen up, took care of that
carrying very good oil pressure, on startup and any time the throttle isnt at idle the gauge is pegged to the right, after warmup at idle its still over the halfway mark
Thanks for all the Replys