Chirping noise after rebuild

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  • #11024
    brooksauto
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    I am ready to pull my hair out. Any help would be appreciated. 1962 Olds F-85 Cutlass Convertable. 215cid 4bbl All Aluminum V-8. Chirping noise at idle. Sounds like metal rubbing against metal. Pulled motor tore down and could not find anything obvious or wrong. ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

    #11027
    young_olds
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    did you pull the rod and main caps and inspect the bearings? i trcrmtly had a 350 olds start making that noise out of nowhere, pulled the engine down and z rod bearing was worn, spun and the crank was toast

    #11030
    brooksauto
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    We pulled the motor and checked the mains and rod bearings. All within tolerance and no marks on them. We looked at the lifters. No marks on them. We are getting oil to the rockers. 30psi oil pressure. Timing is right on the money @5 BTDC and 38 Swing. Took the belt off and still chirping. Removed the fuel pump and still chirping.

    #11035
    brooksauto
    Participant

    I noticed this morning that when you first start up COLD. We have 30 psi oil pressure and no noise. After it starts warming up it starts chirping. Driver’s side is most prevelant. Something is expanding?

    #11036
    young_olds
    Participant

    what kin of oil psi do you have when the noise starts?

    #11037
    brooksauto
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    Oil pressure is still 30psi when noise starts.

    #11038
    doctorg
    Participant

    You might want to check if the bellhousing splash shield is rubbing the flywheel. I had this happen to me once. Also check your exhaust connections. Hope you find it. Doc

    #11039
    brooksauto
    Participant

    Shield currently off of vehicle. Haven’t checked exhaust yet. Noise is definitely coming from driver’s side motor area. Valve train is area I hear it from. I put some Lucas Zinc additive in and going to take on a drive. This problem is driving me nuts. Noise is not acceptable after full rebuild.

    #11047
    young_olds
    Participant

    would it be possible to take a video so we can hear it?

    #11058
    brooksauto
    Participant

    I will try to get a video tomorrow when I get it out for the break-in drive.

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