From under the hood it sounds and feels like something is hitting the top end of the back passenger area of the motor... was thinking possibly a pushrod or rocker arm but not sure. It randomly comes and goes.

It ticks at the rate of the rpms as well..

Any way to test or check before I rip my motor apart? Thanks!

 

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Get a small hose to use as stethoscope and listen

Ford Fuel injectors can make a loud tick sound

Small Exhaust manifold leak can also "tick"