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Doesn't sound like a rod knocking or broken camshaft, so that's good. Sounds more like a rattling than a banging. Hate to tear it down just to find it. But it could lead to more serious damage if not fixed. Still trying to visualize what it is. Reminds me of a loose muffler vibrating against...

Why not boil it out and clean it good then blow it out with compressed air and try again?