Chiefsince1996

Hey everyone so I got a problem. I did an engine swap I'm my 1997 ford f150 4.6 4x4 Romeo. got a similar 1997 ford f150 that is is a Windsor 2x4 and swapped the two. After a couple months of working on this I finally got it all together and ready to turn on. I personally wasn't expecting this but when I turned it on, there was a little rattling one the drivers side of the engine and it comes an goes, sometimes its continuous. Keep in mind that I haven't ran the truck for too long because of the noise and I don't know what it is. I was told that maybe I dropped a bolt or nut inside the manifold holes when o wasn't paying attention but I don't recall that ever happening. It's a possibility but I'm not sure. Please tell me this project isn't screwed.

mbb

The project isnt screwed.

Feel better?

Unfortunately it could be. You going to have to find source. Saying it rattles isnt enough to go on for anyone to help.

DarrinT04

can you feel the rattleing or just hear it

Chiefsince1996

so I can't feel the rattle. It isn't the loudest sound every but you can tell it's there

Chiefsince1996

so I believe the source is from the top of the heads where the manifold sits. I'm terrible with car parts so some of the names might be switched. But yeah I believe it's at the top of the heads

mbb

Do you know how to use a broomstick?

Chiefsince1996

what does that mean?

kd4gij

mbb

Works like stethoscope, put to ear, listen for where noise come from.

JCR 56

Could it be under the cam cover?