When I start this thing its quiet, but after driving it around and the oil I suspect gets warmed up there's a ticking coming from the valvecover area, maybe under it. I can't feel the ticking but just hear it. Usually when the oil gets hot and I notice the pressure drops while idling. I know the oil is thinning when it gets hot so maybe the oil pump could use replacing? Or should I do some work on the valve/lifters/whatever? I have tools and if its something that I may be able to tackle if I get the right manual I would like to do it myself. I will buy tools if I need to.
The engine has 150,000 miles on it, and I dont think its had any major work done to it. Could I maybe put a thicker oil in it to silence the ticking? Could someone out there let me know what all these things would do and suggest others I might try? Other than the ticking it's perfect, although it tends to idle around the 250 rpm mark when at a stoplight after it's all warmed up.
Oh and it's hot in florida
Troy