Knocking Noise

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BigDaddy02RAM

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Okay, my Dodge Family. I really need help with this one.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 slt 5.9l 2wd 4dr.
I replaced the Harmonic balancer, timing chain, camshaft sprocket and crankshaft sprocket.
I dropped the oil pan so I could change out the gasket and also changed the timing cover gasket.
Put Anti-freeze and oil back in it.
I start it up and there's a knocking sound that sounds like it's coming from the oil pan.
I need help with this. I haven't drove my baby in over a 1-1/2 months.
Thanks in advanced
 

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Based on what you changed I have to believe a timing related issue.
 

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Last time I had a knock in that area it turned out to be a rod bearing, but the oil pressure will also drop if that's the case. Since you just did so much work to it and it wasn't knocking before, that's probably not the cause. (just thinking out loud). Does she have a gauge or a dummy light for the oil pressure?
 
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No oil light comes and I put the timing chain, crankshaft sprocket and camshaft sprocket right where it's suppose to be at.
 

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Any chance you had gunk fall into any oil galleries and it's a lifter sticking.
 
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Nope, no gunk at all.
When I get through fixing these evap hoses on the charcoal canister and leak detector, I will attach a video to let yall hear it.
 
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