F150Torqued

^^^ That water wasn't in there at that time. I don't think THAT explains the knock. And it certainly doesn't explain the screeching. I think it came from water jackets during head removal.

Ratrace

I believe you are right. Will tear the head down next. Getting frustrated with this.

F150Torqued

Did you pull the head with cam / lifters / followers in place? or have you inspected the lifters/followers for any anomalies? What about the Phaser? Removed, or notice ANY slop in gear/internals when forced against valve spring resistance?


If the internal spring loaded locking pin has ANY slack in it, it'll knock like heck.

LariatDude

What the hell? Water?? Coolant water or literally plain water? How would you have spilled water into the cylinders?

Ratrace

Pulled the exhaust manifold off and found the gasket on first cylinder blown out and the gasket on the 4th cylinder in very bad shape. could be the ticking sound but dont think it would cause the screeching...

Ratrace

Got it back together. Runs nice and quit now... Got some other minor issues but ill start new treads on them.

F150Torqued

G R E A T . N E W S.


Good job.

redfishtd

I ask this to improve advice if someone has this again . Kudos for all your good work on this .Glad she's running good now . I learned a few tricks to try on this .

redfishtd

Good info on revised roller oil design .You did some fine work.

Ratrace

Just to inform everybody.. The head and exhaust manifold on both sides come off together and with no issues. Remove the 2 bolts from the exhaust pipe and head bolts and your out. Hardest part of the job was removing the exhaust bolts but not to bad with a little heat. No need to disconnect the A/C. They both go back in also with no issues. Much easier to remove the manifold out of the truck. Also much easier to install it too. I removed both heads cleaned them and removed all the valves. Lapped all the valves to a nice smooth finish and reinstalled with new head gaskets. Checked and cleaned oil system from the oil pan onward. Pistons were all perfect and moved smoothly.