4.7l woes and rant

Better design than the Ford offering in this department, see below. Have 2 Jeeps, 312k, 292k. never been touched other than plugs n w/pump.
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Nice!! I think what failed in mine was oil starvation going up these steep incline roads to go to a job site where I use to work at for several weeks. Noticed a ticking sound going up the hill then it would go away when I leveled out. Check oil and level was on the low side still above the add mark so filled it back up. I drove it back home which was a 5 hr drive and noticed oil pressure go up and down as well as a ticking/rod knock sound on the drive. Made it home tho and checked the oil it was all nice and sparkly metallic