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Engine: Testing and Inspection




On some 1982-85 V8-250 engines a minor to severe internal metallic knock may be encountered. This may be caused by close piston to counterbalance tolerance on cylinder Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 and is usually heard when engine is at operating temperature between 800---1400 RPM.

Refer to Engine Service and Repair for more information.