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Falconpuunch 11-18-18 08:03 AM

Thoughts on this noise? 13b
 
So I picked up a 91 FC that had been sitting for a few years, after getting all the crap cleaned out and finally running I come to hear this noise. My thought after some poking around is the chain for the cas on the oil pump, thoughts? The noise is really only at idle, when free revving the noise goes away which makes me think its the slop in the chain at low rpms is the noise. P.S. the water pump/Alt was not hooked up for this short video.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Pkatw4LHz4FosR19

Falconpuunch 11-21-18 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by Falconpuunch (Post 12314382)
So I picked up a 91 FC that had been sitting for a few years, after getting all the crap cleaned out and finally running I come to hear this noise. My thought after some poking around is the chain for the cas on the oil pump, thoughts? The noise is really only at idle, when free revving the noise goes away which makes me think its the slop in the chain at low rpms is the noise. P.S. the water pump/Alt was not hooked up for this short video.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Pkatw4LHz4FosR19

Update, replaced the chain(which had a ton of play) and the noise is still there, motors starts right up and doesn't smoke. Car revs freely without any hesitation.

mazdaverx713b 11-22-18 07:12 AM

How does the engine sound with an air filter on it? That is a strange sound to he honest. Have you checked the exhaust heat shields to ensure none are loose? Its hard to hear in the video to be certain if its a whistling or ringing noise..

Falconpuunch 11-22-18 03:27 PM


Originally Posted by Falconpuunch (Post 12314382)
So I picked up a 91 FC that had been sitting for a few years, after getting all the crap cleaned out and finally running I come to hear this noise. My thought after some poking around is the chain for the cas on the oil pump, thoughts? The noise is really only at idle, when free revving the noise goes away which makes me think its the slop in the chain at low rpms is the noise. P.S. the water pump/Alt was not hooked up for this short video.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Pkatw4LHz4FosR19


Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b (Post 12315129)
How does the engine sound with an air filter on it? That is a strange sound to he honest. Have you checked the exhaust heat shields to ensure none are loose? Its hard to hear in the video to be certain if its a whistling or ringing noise..

it sounds like rod knock(but goes away when you rev it), the video doesn't really show it. But exhaust mani(beat racing) and exhaust are all tight. Sounds like it's coming from the front of the motor, but nothing is loose on the motor.

rxtasy3 11-22-18 04:43 PM

well, since i have no experience with them going bad, does anyone know what bad thrust bearings sound like?

Falconpuunch 11-22-18 04:51 PM

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diabolical1 11-22-18 10:38 PM


Originally Posted by rxtasy3 (Post 12315194)
well, since i have no experience with them going bad, does anyone know what bad thrust bearings sound like?

When I heard it (at least, I think I did), that was my first thought as well, but I'm at most maybe 30%.

mazdaverx713b 11-23-18 05:43 AM

If he replaced the timing chain, I wonder if he replaced the thrust washers and plates.

Falconpuunch 11-23-18 06:06 AM


Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b (Post 12315261)
If he replaced the timing chain, I wonder if he replaced the thrust washers and plates.

I didn't, i though I'm slapping my head now wishing I would have looked at them lol

Sgtblue 11-23-18 02:32 PM

With the WP and alternator eliminated that’s the only thing I can think of too. But be really careful changing the bearing/race stack with engine in the car. Be sure to do your homework.

TLC 11-25-18 04:32 PM

Good luck, and congrats on your 7

Falconpuunch 11-26-18 05:02 PM

How much run time would you need on fresh oil to find bearing material?

diabolical1 12-01-18 10:59 AM

It's literally anyone's guess. But why guess? Go back in and inspect it to confirm or eliminate it.

Falconpuunch 12-08-18 08:35 AM

Update, noise is gone after deleting OMP and adding premix. Thinking the front rotor housing wasn't getting any oil causing that noise(no Oil in/on the injector when I pulled it). Car thanked me with low oil pressure(installing aftermarket gauge to confirm) and the alternator bearing decided it was next.


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