Ticking noise

[illflem]

I've seen quite a few electricians check for live circuits with their fingers, even inside a breaker box. They say it isn't bad if you aren't grounded. Not for me. Another test I avoid is checking if a electric livestock fence is working by peeing on it.

 

[pcorssmit]

120 is no problem, but I'll pass on the 220, thanks.



I was installing a couple light fixtures the other day, one side of the instructions was in French, the other was in English. We decided that they were written in French first, then translated, as the first step was to turn off the power. Sissy Frenchmen.



Pete

 

[JohnE]

I've been bit by more neutral wires than hot wires.

Worst shock was from the &quot;B&quot; leg of a 240v delta system. I was sitting on top of a grounded metal cabinet hooking some test equipment to bussway plugin unit. Got my fingers in the box too far & ~<big>~</font>~<small>~</font>~<big>~</font>~<small>~</font>~



My sister did a good one with an electric fence. She bent over to pet the dog and her butt made contact with the fence wire at the same time. The poor dog let out a yelp which made my sister stand upright and break contact with the wire before she got a shock.



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Speaking of electrical stuff...

<b>Remove any rings, watches or dangling chains when working around the battery terminals or high amperage parts such as alternator and starter. </b>

No shock potential, but the amperage will heat the metal red hot and burn you severely. If the ring has ah <em>shrunk</em> and won't come off your finger, wear gloves or cover it with electrical tape







-John

 

[pcorssmit]

Originally posted by JohnE





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Speaking of electrical stuff...

<b>Remove any rings, watches or dangling chains when working around the battery terminals or high amperage parts such as alternator and starter. </b>

No shock potential, but the amperage will heat the metal red hot and burn you severely.

This is one of the reasons I removed my watch about 7 years ago.



Pete

 

[RHanson]

I noticed a similar noise on my truck. I went to the local diesel repair shop and the mechanic told me after crawling underneath the truck that it was my return fuel line. The sound would occur evey time the line would pass more fuel back into tank. The only place you hear the sound is when you are beside the truck or underneath of it. No souund from engine. Good luck buddy. 96 4x4 160k

 

[drawson]

The ovwerflow valve solved my noise and it smoothed out the engine at 2000 RPMs. The fuel pressure is steadier (not as much flux) than before.

 

[TKemper]

I've noticed the ticking as well. Mainly at idle, it seems to go away as rpm increases, or maybe I just can't hear it over the increased noise. I changed the lift pump around 70k... . the primer bulb was leaking, but still no change with ticking. The ticking was there prior to mods and after. IMHO it's probably a common trait to our trucks and nothing to worry about. I haven't, and with 130k under my belt I'm not about to start. The truck still runs great... ... . only it's begging for more mods!

 

[BigBadDodge]

Overflow valve in

Just replaced the overflow valve today and the ticking noise appears to have gone away, but as mentioned above it is usally more noticiable when the engine is colder, so the real test will be in the morning. I also replaced the fuel filter at the same time so who knows it could have been a combination of the dirty fuel filter and the overflow valve. but it is idleing much better and the ticking is gone for now.