Subject: RE: Timing Chest Off-More Info

No stethoscope, can try to find one, but my best guess now is it sounded
like it was coming from behind the top most largest timing gear, which I
gather is the camshaft? I was trying to make sure the valve timing was
on also, there's a white mark on the largest gear, but I can't find a
mark on the middle gear, wonder if the valve timing somehow skipped a
tooth? Also looked like that large gear was wobbling a bit, could have
been just the angle I was looking but I thought it was wobbling a bit.
Also figured it couldn't be the gen as it wasn't connected and I still
got that clacking. I wonder how an engine with a mere 6100 miles could
have developed a mechanical problem so soon in it's life, I can see
gaskets and such from sitting but not mechanical, who knows.....

Keith
Robert Hawkes wrote:

Keith,
I don't know where you live but I bet it's not in New York.
Anyway, do you have access to a stethoscope to listen around the block
and
focus in on the sound? Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Ruff <klru-@fcc.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 5:26 PM
Subject: Timing Chest Off-More Info

Fired up the beast with cover off, put a towel up front to catch the oil
mess. The clacking is coming from the engine case indeed, almost sounds
like the camshaft area behind the pulley in the timing chest. Can't be
the gen as it is not hooked up. Looks like a teardown.

Keith Ruff wrote:

Broke the nut loose on the crank, got the timing chest off, nada to be
found as far as I can tell. All teeth on the gears look fine. There is
some minor movement on the oil pump gear, but nothing that would cause
the clatter I am hearing. Ordered up a new cover gasket and crank seal
for the cover and will re-assemble. Checked the valves and they appear
OK, clearance is right on the money. Did notice the left plug was
blackish and slightly wet while the right one was perfect, could just be

a carb adjustment on the left side. Have no clue what to do from here
except hand this off to a professional. I wish somebody lived nearby
who could stop by, take a listen, and tell what the clack is wrong with
her. Perhaps it is the rod bearings, who knows. I give up.

Keith Ruff
71 Police Ambassador - NJ

Keith Ruff
71 Police Ambassador - NJ

Subject: RE: Timing Chest Off-More Info

Author: Keith Ruff

Date: Sep 24, 2002, 5:51 PM

Post ID: 1711077983

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