So my 318 has a driver side lifter tick
#1
So my 318 has a driver side lifter tick
It's not bad unless it sits a few days and it froze up last night pretty cold. Tick goes away with just a few minutes of idling (at worst it's BARELY noticeable when I rev it) and once you drive it it goes away. Would a bit of Marvel Mystery in it before I change out the oil be good?
I'm a big believer in synth oil. I use Rotella T6 on all my rigs, all old, even motorcycles (it's certified) because of how it protects (and I've seen evidence at tear down). I usually top off with aternating quarts of dino and synth to save on the old leaky beasts. Even a can of STP now and then (in the summer). Will that help? She blows no smoke at all out the tail pipe and I don't wanna tear it down. I don't need it to do long or super hard miles, but I want her to run healthy as I can.
It also has a pump at the top of the motor I think is AC? That seems to be making some noise, I don't imagine that's good, and probably bad for mileage? It almost looks like it would be hard to delete from the system though because of the belts (1980 B350 Van).
I'm a big believer in synth oil. I use Rotella T6 on all my rigs, all old, even motorcycles (it's certified) because of how it protects (and I've seen evidence at tear down). I usually top off with aternating quarts of dino and synth to save on the old leaky beasts. Even a can of STP now and then (in the summer). Will that help? She blows no smoke at all out the tail pipe and I don't wanna tear it down. I don't need it to do long or super hard miles, but I want her to run healthy as I can.
It also has a pump at the top of the motor I think is AC? That seems to be making some noise, I don't imagine that's good, and probably bad for mileage? It almost looks like it would be hard to delete from the system though because of the belts (1980 B350 Van).
#3
Mopar Lover
I've heard some use it to break down oil sludge to correct this, you could give it a try but my thinking is this. If it was more than one and many I think sludge is an issue, only one says to me mechanical failure, possible leaking plunger or check ball maybe a broken internal spring.
Personally I would at least take the valve covers off and have a look, static and running.
Personally I would at least take the valve covers off and have a look, static and running.
#5
Mopar Lover
But your rite.... It is a good cleaner.... And No... Your not too old.... Hahahahahahahah Mopar on !!!!
Last edited by RacerHog; 05-16-2020 at 06:18 AM.
#6
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I agree with Bob I've seen a couple of sbm that the sludge was so bad it it was like axle grease in the lifter valley.
Pull the valve cover and take a look.
Pull the valve cover and take a look.
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