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Theres a sound on the top head and it sounds like lifters. also it wont boost and the oil pressure is low, very low, can i get help with this please

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Lifers will rattle if oil pressure is low. Have you screwed in an oil pressure guage to check. Should read about 20 psi at idle and 40-60psi above idle.
Causes are nemerous from low oil level to worn out engine. You dont mention mileage. Normally very good engines.

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