93explorereb
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- 93/97 4.0 EB/5.0 XLT 4AWD
Gretings:
My engine has this annoying ticking problem! I just picked it up yesterday, and will be doing a complete tuneup etc this week. However, I was thinking, even though it is quite common for these motors to develop the tick problem, that I would add some Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner to the tank (2 cycles), and then incorporate some upper cylinder lube (ashless 2 cycle oil) to the fuel (small ratios). In addition, changing the oil to say Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil etc. My ticking sounds more like borderline lifter/moisture in the tank/fuel system. Its not overly loud, and only happened when it was started up in 8 degree weather. So it may not even temp too long, once it is fully warmed up? Its alternator had seized up, thus popping the belt. I have some nice NGK V-power plugs to install in it, these copper premium plugs fire well, and stay pretty clean. What say you? Thanks in advance!
Best Regards,
My engine has this annoying ticking problem! I just picked it up yesterday, and will be doing a complete tuneup etc this week. However, I was thinking, even though it is quite common for these motors to develop the tick problem, that I would add some Chevron Techron fuel system cleaner to the tank (2 cycles), and then incorporate some upper cylinder lube (ashless 2 cycle oil) to the fuel (small ratios). In addition, changing the oil to say Pennzoil Platinum synthetic oil etc. My ticking sounds more like borderline lifter/moisture in the tank/fuel system. Its not overly loud, and only happened when it was started up in 8 degree weather. So it may not even temp too long, once it is fully warmed up? Its alternator had seized up, thus popping the belt. I have some nice NGK V-power plugs to install in it, these copper premium plugs fire well, and stay pretty clean. What say you? Thanks in advance!
Best Regards,