1985 Chevrolet Other Repair Question
1985 Other Chevrolet Models Engine knocking
1985 Other Chevrolet Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 87,000 miles
Hello and thanks in advance for your time.
I have an 85 Chevy C30, 2 wheel drive, V8 7.4L.
The engine is running great but it is having a deep sounding knock which is resonating through the drivers side tail pipe as a tick/tap (independent exhaust.) I changed the push rods and did a valve adjustment but to no avail. There is also an engine vibration (felt into the cab) at the beginning of acceleration in park.
I have am looking to narrow down the possibilities so I have some direction to go. I have heard rod/main bearings but with the sound only coming from one side of the exhaust has me doubting. I have also heard "Collapsed lifters" or a bent valve.
I am looking forward to any advice or direction you may offer. Thank you again.
Asked by ChaoticSlumberAnswer
Knocks/tips/taps noises like you describe are very hard to diagnose over the computer. Take it to a pro where he can run some tests on it to try to centralize it. You may have a burnt valve, making the sound through the exaust.
Thanks for your reply HMAC300, sorry I did not reply sooner but I have been sick. Also, I have been out of work for a few months so I am trying not to take it to a shop and do the work myself to save money.
I put the truck up on ramps, drained the oil and removed the pan. I tested the rod bearings and they all passed, but then I noticed a little wear/rubbing on the #3 piston skirt and when I grab the skirt I can move it a little side to side. So I figured that it was Piston slap due to the piston and/or cylinder wear.
If that sounds about right as to the possible noise, is there a quick fix solution or at least a low cost one? This is work truck so even if I got work, I would not be able to go to work without this truck so I am trying to get it back up and running a.s.a.p.
Thanks again for any advice/direction you may be able to offer.
Todd
from what i've read of your reply it sounds as if you may have a scuffed piston which will make noise like a tapping. YOu can still drive it but will eventually need fixing. Of coure the fixing will be exspensive as it's gonna be a bore cleanup as well as a new piston, so you are probably talking a rebuuild/overhaul.