Top end noise

[Cmar68]

I have an 88 ranger and it was sitting for about a month due to transmission problems and when I first started it up it began to make a ticking noise from the top of the motor. I think it might be the lifters should I be concerned? Is it bad for the motor?

 

[srteach]

Oil probably drained back to the oil pan. If it keeps ticking, yes, be concerned. If the ticking stopped, no big deal.

 

[Cmar68]

What should I do if it keeps ticking?

 

[Vanner1993]

It's normal, every morning it ticks then goes away in like 10 seconds. Try an oil change if it gets bad.