infinkc

Long story short my dad passed in April from cancer. He had a 95 Cab that he bought a few years ago. He didn't drive it much in his later days. The car has been sitting i would like to say 9 months.

I had to move it the other day to get another car out of the garage it was stored at.

When it started up it has a very loud ticking noise coming from the engine. It did have oil and oil pressure. I did not run the engine longer that 1 minute.

Is there something common to look for? do i just need to let the engine run so the lifters get oil to them? should i take it to a shop?

Also what type of oil should i add?, it was at the min, I remember him saying he used Brad Penn oil, but i dont know what weight.

thanks for any help.

LexVan

Sorry about your father. Post your location, so someone can recommend a good indy shop for you.

Don't restart the car for a while, till you start getting some advice here, or flat bedded to a shop.

Brad Penn oil 20W50 is a good choice. You can't read the oil level on the car unless the oil is hot-hot, idling, and level. So, you don't want to add oil, and overfill. Less is best.

Quadcammer

Most likely its lifters that bled down. If you father never mentioned any issues prior to his death (condolences), then I'd probably run it for a bit.

ryano

Sorry to hear about your dad. I have a 95 and I will say that if I dont start it for a while I get a clicking sound for a few mins while it warms up. I would say change the oil and fluids if you are getting close to a year with it sitting though

infinkc

thanks guys, im located in Sacramento.
The last time i drove the car and it ran great before sitting.

I should have got an audio of it, found this one online, sounds very similar to this
here is a pic of the car, it has 48K on it.

geolab

RIP for your Dad
If you ran your engine for 1 min already, re-run your engine. no problem.
It is 100% the hydraulic lifters.
If the sound stays after you run it again for a couple of minutes, let us know,
For a membership here, I could send you the lifters you need, free.
Usually, we do this with members, so I'll stick to this habit.
and welcome

ps: top the reservoir with fresh gas, and all is good.

nine9six

What Quad said...I wouldn't drive it hard, just drive it for about 20 miles and then check if the ticking has diminished...

What a class act...No wonder everyone missed you so dearly during your 2 yr hiatus! Good to have you back, Geo! Sorry about your loss...

AOW162435

Agree.

Very sorry about your father's passing.



Andreas

Edward

Lots of good advice here, already. My condolences to you and the family on losing your dad. I think you will find no shortage of folks here, even locally, to help you out. Be well.

Edward