chtampa
Well-Known Member
I have an 06 rebuilt long block 5.7 Gen3. First start and it has oil pressure, AMSOIL Synthetic. There was a lot of clatter coming from the motor, sounds a lot like lifter issues. The rebuilder says the lifters can take a long time to pump up and to run it for a while. Had it going for 30 minutes when I started it up again yesterday and it still sounds like every lifter is still empty. It runs smooth and has good response. My technical knowledge on the 5.7 is very limited. It sounds worse than a SBC with a solid cam and loose rockers that I had at one time. Sounds like a diesel when it idles.
MSD Hemi 6
MSD Atomic EFI on MP Intake
Non VVT
No EGR
Stock, used Ram Truck cam
Is this something easy to fix or does the engine need to come back out?
MSD Hemi 6
MSD Atomic EFI on MP Intake
Non VVT
No EGR
Stock, used Ram Truck cam
Is this something easy to fix or does the engine need to come back out?
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