Mike Wilson writes:
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> My '67 MGB clatters on startup (when cold) and the clatter returns after
> the engine gets warm. It is worst at moderate (2.5-3.5k) RPM's. The oil
> pressure is pretty good, about 60 when cold and then dropping towards 40
> when hot. A couple of people have suggested rod bearings, and it looks
>
>
I had clatter at startup and idle (and zero oil pressure then) for eight
years before I got around to rebuilding the engine. What I found was that
the mains and rod ends were worn but not trashed, but there was nothing left
of the cam bearings. So, I recommend that if you're going to do bearing
work, do them all.
-Jean H.
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