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bearing noise help to quiet it down

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bearing noise help to quiet it down

Post by 8runner »

any ideas on quietening bearing knock in a 253 thicker oil etc please help
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Post by M&M Custom Engineerin »

replace it
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Post by 8runner »

thanks for nothing
cuz
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Post by cuz »

Try some engine additives,like wynns or similar,unless you just want to quieten it down to sell it then use gear oil,but watch it doesn't blow the oil filter off on a cold start.
Don't cost much for some new bearings if you gunna keep it.
253's are hard to kill,I know I've tried.
My Chev's all Chev.
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Post by M&M Custom Engineerin »

8runner wrote:thanks for nothing


if it is knocking it there is too much clearance, ie it is worn out! As cuz said you can try those additives to quieten it down to sell it but you cant buy bearings in a bottle!

Like i said replace the bearings and it will be fixed!
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Re: bearing noise help to quiet it down

Post by bogged »

8runner wrote:any ideas on quietening bearing knock in a 253 thicker oil etc please help


Probably the best thing to do would be to throw the Fluffy to the tip and put a real engine in there... Fluffys are gutless and heavy for the output.
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Post by DAZZ »

Get a bigger sound system!! :rofl:

Seriously Brgs are easy to replace but it will depend on how the crank measures up and how long the noise has been there...
Are you sure its brgs as the cams wear out and can make a bit of noise...
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Post by bobtail »

What ever you do there no cheap way about it . But if you are going to sell just shonk it up :shock: [/quote]
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Post by Dozoor »

some setups in trucks you can get the sump off without taking the motor out,if so just pull the sump check the bearing sizes ,they are pretty cheap for 253' ect, and replace it ,if its rods not a problem cranks a bit harder.
Ps if you drive it like it is it will let you down and towing is worth more than a bearing! If its knocking then oil pressure will be down right thru the motor and other s$%t will wear out. :)
Just a thought you sure its a bearing and its not a f#$@d hydraulic lifter?
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