1995 502 rattling noise at idle
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i have a1995 502 EFI that has not ran in 4 years and when we fired her up today for the first time there is a loud rattling noise coming from the motor. when we idled her up the noise went away.... any suggestions on what it might be?
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If you didn't prime the oil pump before starting the engine after 4 years the lifter would have bleed down . The rocker arms would then be loose and make a loud rattle noise until the lifters pump up again from oil pressure.