1948 Ford F-68 Custom Rod.....Just completed

Here are some pictures of my first hot rod I built. Completed all the woprk myself in the past year and now she is gone in for safety inspection. Has recently developed a bottom end rear engine knock on a rebuilt SBC 350 (I know it's likely a transplant rejection but....) Checked the main bearings and con rod bearings and all is well. Has 80psi oil pressure on startup runs and starts well. I would say it counds like a crank knock not a cam knock because it matches the rpm of the engine. Trying a standard oil pump to see if that fixes the problem.

Any other ideas?

 

Looks good...I like it.
DD

 

Check your torque converter bolts for interference. You might have one that is hitting something.

 

Thanks and will do.......

 

Wow I love it. Looks great. I'm building a 48 Merc M-47. I hope it turns out half as good.

Dave

 

Yea flywheel bolts may be slightly loose. Had that happen to me when I switched longblocks in my 39 Chevy Coupe.

 

I had a similar knock in my 350, turned out to be a wrist pin.

Your truck looks great.