lifter noise on startup

[AbodyJohn88]

i have a 360 with hydraulic flat tappet cam, when i start the engine you can hear the lifters tapping for about 5-8 seconds before oil pressure kicks in and its silent. oil pressure is fine and engine runs as strong as ever when it warms up. keep in mine iv had this 360 in the car for 7 years and beat the balls off it mostly every time iv driven the car, just makes me a little nervous to hear the tapping for a few seconds. let me know what u guys think.

 

[412 Stroker]

What are you running for oil and Filter?? and how long is it between down times, I was told after 2 weeks the engine might lose it's prime and then you'll hear the lifters till they pump up, someone else will certainly chime in,

 

[AbodyJohn88]

that could be it. i havent realy driven the car this summer cuz i fell on some tough times. but i peridoicly start it and let it get hot every 1 or two weeks. i be there just losing pump cuz everything else seems normal and its defanitly not down on power.