Project 7.3

[Bduck]

Yesterday 12-19 I installed oil pump (LPOP) and new radiator. It took about 3 good cranking's to get oil pump to prime & pressurize the system. When truck first fired up it was bucking and clearing its throat. It was a rough idle for 10 minutes eventually smoothing out. Once up to operating temperature, then took truck for a run at various speeds for oil pressure. Truck ran great. Today 12-20 I started truck to run to the store and could hear a loud ticking sound. My neighbor across the street heard it from his house. We both were looking to see where it was coming from finding belt tensioner was the culprit. I concluded this could be the reason why my previous serpentine belt separated. Another $100 bill gonzo. Received my new OEM fan clutch today so tomorrow since weather is warmer than normal, this should be final finish to a couple of maintenance issues.