Cracked Flexplate Noise

[AZJeff]

Follow up report:

 

I ran the new lifters on the cam per recommendations given here, and the noise is GONE.  

 

The engine sounds like a normal 4.0, which isn't the quietest device in the world, but it no longer has that tick at startup, nor on a hot restart.

 

I think I can declare victory.    And thanks to all of you guys who offered suggestions and advice!!  

 

[Eagle]

Yay!

 

[MiNi Beast]

Sweetness. 

 

Glad you got it handled. Enjoy.