tick tick ticking noise from engine at start up

[az1966]

200 ci 6 popper 3 spd manual tranny,, when I start the car in the morning ( 80 degress out here in phoenix right now) I've got a ticking noise that goes away after about 5 minutes or so,,,no other noises and car runs great,, with no other nosies,,,,I had the head rebuilt about 6 months ago and did not replace the lifters and such,,I change the oil approx every 3 months or so... so I don't keep records, the oil gauge runs a little over the 1/2 way mark if that means anything,,,, sounds crazy but it seem to start after adding a fan shroud during the summer ( 113 degress outside at the time)

any help / info is appreciated thanks

 

[HighVolkage]

same thing happens on mine, think its just a stubborn lifter

 

[wallaka]

Yep, probably just a lifter. The easy way to check is to take the valve cover off, start it up and press on each rocker. When (if) the noise stops, you've found the culprit.

 

[fordconvert]

What oil weight you running?

If it were mine I would be tempted to try an oil flush product or some ATF before the next couple of changes just to see if it will loosen up.

 

[pedal2themetal45]

It could also be an exhaust leak... they sound like a lifter ticking..
tim

 

[LaGrasta]

Another fix for a sticky lifter is... driving. Just use the car and over time, often the noise will go away. Cars do not like to sit around.

 

[66 Fastback]

After sitting a while my engine had a lifter ticking that did not go away until I added some Marvel Mystery oil before my next oil change. It seemed to loosen it up and I changed the oil. Have not had any problem since.
Doug

 

[LaGrasta]

After sitting a while my engine had a lifter ticking that did not go away until I added some Marvel Mystery oil before my next oil change. It seemed to loosen it up and I changed the oil. Have not had any problem since.
Doug

I too am a fan of Marvel Mystery Oil. That's a great suggestion.

 

[66shelby]

You mentioned adding a fan shroud. Some sounds seem to echo around a running engine. Check your fan and water pump. Make sure the fan is tight. I have no idea what kind of shroud you might have, but it may twist away from the fan when warm.

Just my 2 pesos.

 

[az1966]

I use valveoline 20 - 50 and some where back I bought a quart or 2 of costal? at autozone? ,,,I drive the stang everyday so it doesn't sit will go whith an engine oil fulsh thanks for help info

 

[pedal2themetal45]

20/50 might be a little thick when cold for the old oilpump..

 

[LaGrasta]

yeah, unless the engine is really shot, 20-50 is too thick.