Top end loud tapping motor shakeing

Thanks. But i used the original stock box and installed the K&N sqaure type filter. Same as the stock one. And its been about a year sine i installed. Its just weird motor alwaYs ran strong never any problems at all. Then all a sudden it started shaking then i heard the push rods or lifters loud almost sounded like a knock in the sound also. Still waiting on mechanic to call me..smh

I suppose it could be a restricted oil pick up screen in oil pan - I also suppose the mechanic will test actual oil pressure using a manual test gauge. As a rule of thumb the 3.0L is pretty reliable and don’t give this kind of problem - however any-thing is possible. Good luck with it!

Hey pushrod. Just to give you an update on my 3.0 Ranger. Mechanic told me 0 compression on # 6 cylinder. Ill know more today or monday. Must have broke a valve dropped it on the piston. He said he was gonna pull the head. So ill ask you if it didnt tear the cylinder wall or the piston up. 3 things to ask.. cost to rebuild heads? Or a rebuild on motor? Or just find another motor.? I always worked on 4 barrel motors. But now ? No way i could do it. What would you do if these were your options. Thanks!

When the valve cover is removed the problem should be obvious if there is a valve problem.. Now - if the ‘intake valve’ ROCKER ARM has broken or has become dislodged - there will be no compression as no air is entering the cylinder to compress.. Only after disassembly and inspection can this be evaluated.. Let me know the outcome and I can advise further - if needed.

The mechanic should definitely perform a cylinder leak down test before any other work is attempted so the problem can be positively identified!

Well he sent me pics today. Valve cover off. I seen a broken valve spring and rocker. The pistons were all black and carbon gummed up looking didnt see any damage. I guess he sent me what appears to be the top center top of motor where intake is off. I guess where the cam is located. Cant tell if theres damage there or not. Ill know more tomorro. Ughhh..noway to send you the 3 pictures to you. I dont think... thanks pushrod

No - unfortunately this site doesn’t allow images .. As long as there’s no piston - this shouldn’t be all that bad.. Good luck!

Thanks hope to talk again. Thanks!

(As long as there’s piston ‘Damage’ that is) Yeah - let us know the outcome..