Thread: help have engine knock.

That really doesn't sound like a rod to me. Have you tried removing the S/C belt and starting it to see if the sound went away, or maybe both belts? If it's not a pulley then could be a rocker.

Guys i really appreciate the responses. Im gonna get a second vid up Scotty and follow your instructions. I will say it seems louder at top than bottom from what i can here. Anyways ill try to have tha vid up early in the AM.. Again i do appreciate any and all feedback. You guys have a great night tonight and hopefully tomorrow that vid will remind someone of something familiar and i can get it fixed.. I will say the wife isnt too happy with the thought of me sinkin money on it considering its my "work" car lol.. But God willing and its within reason i wanna get this car up and running again..

Originally Posted by FordMan77

That really doesn't sound like a rod to me. Have you tried removing the S/C belt and starting it to see if the sound went away, or maybe both belts? If it's not a pulley then could be a rocker.

Well guys first off want to thank each and everyone of you guys for all the great advice.. FordMan you hit the nail on the head and in all honesty most were pretty close in what was thought to be wrong. Anyways got all the crap out of the way and pulled the valve cover. To my great surprise everything looked great then I go to check the rockers and lo and behold one was loose as could be almost in exact spot where I mentioned previously to have pinpointed the noise.. Pics to show everyone just in case anyone is interested and hopefully the vids and pics can help someone else down the road.. Again thanks to all for all the help and i'll get pics up once my new headlights go on.. Oh and can someone tell me what to torque the rockers to. I was thinking 11 ft.lbs.... also what about vave covers.. Gonna get some stuff in the morning before putting it back together then seafoam for the ol'girl...



..and the culprit...