Need Input

[trkbilder]

Is the ticking so bad you can't drive it for a little longer without damaging the engine further? I am sure someone can help out. I am a 5.0 guy but would certainly give it a try if I was not in Oklahoma. How bad can it possibly be? Is a lifter replacement in those engines more difficult or something?

Not being a mechanic, I can't answer any of your questions. This makes me want to go back to college and take some auto courses. Any way, my wife and I have decided to pay their price, it'll be ready Tues. I have a 2.9 in my parts rig, I'm thinking about taking it out and building that. then if anything else happens, out with the old and in with the new. Only problem is I'd have to pay some one to build that one for me. I'll decide later. thanks for your concern!