Originally Posted by Hot Rod John
Inline 6 or V-8?

First thing I would do is remove the v-belts and start it up. If the noise is gone then it is either the alternator or the water pump (or the power steering pump if so equipped).

If the noise persists I'd pull the timing chain cover and inspect it for wear.

Hope that helps. thumbs_up

John


Thanks for the ideas. That's EXACTLY what one of my co-workers just suggested this morning. I'll be sure to check that.

'64 C10 Long/Fleet, 230ci w/4 on the floor