have 98 econoline with the 4.3 v8 overhead cam engine. there is i light knock you can feel all over the engine. i remember reading a bulliten in the motor magazine years ago but was hoping someone here might remember. its not piston slap or rod knock noise . is pretty constant hot or cold. thanks for any help. lucas
Does it change any from cold to hot?
----------------- The SnoMan
doesnt change hot or cold. you really have to listen to hear it,but you can feel it if you touch any part of the engine.lucas
found the problem.. it was in the alternator. the rear shaft part of the armature was worn an 1/8 inch so it was loose in the bearing race. the armature was scraping on the feild winding,,still working but scraping. was going to put brgs in till i got it apart,rebuilt alt time..gee... lucas
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