Kind of confused here on what it really is.
Here's the rundown. I've replaced the intermediate shaft after shearing the teeth off last summer. Replaced the oil pump with a Melling, the rod bearings with Clevites. I also took out the balance shafts, cut the chain, and plugged the hole. Bottom end is completely stock with 110,000 miles.
I've been pushing 18-19psi lately and it's been knocking since. Or so I think. Once started it knocks like a bunch of midgets inside my oil pan with little hammers. After warmed up it knocks a lot quieter and a lot less in 1st gear once given gas. If I get into the gas higher and higher the knock goes away. Also, in 3rd gear if I give it some gas it sounds like a chain rattle until I get into the boost.
Any ideas?
BTW this chain rattle has always been there since removing the balance shafts.