buzzardbait

I was driving normally when the engine developed a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. I turned for home and it just died on me.
The engine turns over, all the turny bits turn but no action
1. what the hell is the knocking noise
2. what can I do about it
3. the shop mamual I have does not indicat what it could be
Thanks for any advice

2wdf150

How was the oil level. Could be a rod knocking.

Ty

yep, Same thing happened to my friends truck, he threw a rod.

buzzardbait

Thanks I guess a rebuild is in the works

2wdf150

Might be cheaper to buy a new block, what year you got?

buzzardbait

88' 4.9L fuel injected it is in pretty good shape and everything works so I do not want to get rid of it as if it was a beater

buzzardbait

Thanks I will look into a new engine, maybe a 96 with a 4 speed tranny