1987 Other Dodge Models popping coming from left bank of exh

MGRAY19

MEMBER
1987 DODGE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
115,000 MILES

I have a 1987 dodge d150 that I just rebuilt the motor in last spring. It has a 318 5.2l v8.

my problem is I have a popping noise coming from my left side exhaust, and my motor shakes. It also has lost power. I have pulled compression on all 8 cyl and it was fine. Changed my plugs wires cap and rotor, my transmission was rebuilt last spring also and has a new torque converter. Dont no what else to do.

ase certified mechanic 2 years

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

Pull the valve cover off and see if you have a bent pushrod. Look at the rocker arms while it's running and see if they are all ging up and down evenly. My guess is you have a bad lobe on your camshaft or a bad lifter if not the bent/broken pushrod.