87 Ranger 2.9l engine rattle

[Charles]

Just as the topic states, valves or lifters sound like they are starving for oil. This one actually has an oil pressure gauge on it, or should I say it's the standard oil pressure gauge that they come with, and it reads normal.

So, do I need to maybe think about another gauge, maybe the oil pump, or something else?

 

[Explorin94]

Yes put a mechanical gage on it. The one from the factory is merely a switch and are known for giving false reads.

 

[c.c.muddog]

my daughters stock race truck(85 ranger 2.9) was doing the same thing (rattle under load) and we adjusted the valves not knowing if that would help or not, but she ran a full1/2 second faster, and it hasnt rattled since, OH YEAH, she also picked up her first WIN on 4/30/11, and still havent done anything to it since the adjustment, just my .02

 

[TexCaliBII]

Just as C.C. said. I also adjusted my rocker arms till not more rattle. Engine runs like a top and the truck drives just fine.