Fj 62 question (1 Viewer)

[Rockyzz]

Hey guys, Had a question,
What does a fj 62 stock engine sound like? Just mine runs fine and everything but ever since I got it when motor is on it makes slight clicking like a little lifter noise but I’m not sure that’s it….Cause I’ve had mechanics say these motors sound like that and It that this motor looks fine. Any info? Thank you

 

[Gimme a 60]

It’s a old engine, mine sounds a little tickety tacky too even though it runs well. I have asked myself this question many times, and wonder if a valve adjustment would help.

 

[SteveH]

Check your valve lash, but it's in inherently noisy engine.

 

[Godwin]

Light valve tapping or injectors, most likely normal.

 

[OSS]

I’ll betcha it’s way past due to check/adjust the valves.

 

[fruitjack]

i've always been told the sewing machine like sounds are the fuel injectors

 

[franklin40]

i think it the sign your engine is about to die. tell tale sign you need a diesel. thats what i told my wife anyway!

 

[Lead Head]

3FEs are normally a little loud.

On my 3FE, the main source of noises are the rocker arms and the injectors. When my 3FE is fully warmed at idle, the rocker noise goes almost completely away, and the only thing are hear are the injectors. "fully warm" doesn't mean when the temp gauge reads warm - it's when the entire block and oil are warm. So 10-15 minutes of running. If you give it a rev, you can hear the rockers again.

The best I can describe it, is that rockers sound like lightly tapping a screwdriver blade on a table, while injectors sound like quietly clicking a retractable ball-point pen. If your valve clearance has never been adjusted, adjusting it can make a big difference for rocker noise.

In general, as long as you don't hear a loud knocking/hammering sound, it's probably normal.

 

[Michael Hanson]

Hi, So have you adjusted the valves?