Greg -
Is the squeal rhythmic or tappy in nature, or constant with RPM?
Alan
On 8/8/07, Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com> wrote:
> I pulled the valve cover last night, oil has found its way to the front
> rocker bush, also tried depressing the clutch, but not putting it in gear,
> no difference.
>
> Greg
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
> To: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:06 PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Motor is Running/odd noise
>
>
> > Greg -
> >
> > Did you lubricate the pilot bush in the fly wheel on assembly? Try
> > putting it in gear - if the noise goes away that might be your
> > problem.
> >
> > Is the noise coming from the rear front top or side of the engine?
> >
> > Alan
> >
> > On 8/8/07, Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com> wrote:
> >> I have the motor to my 100 re-assembled and after messing with the timing
> >> a
> >> little it started last night.
> >>
> >> The good news oil pressure came up pretty quickly and nothing is leaking.
> >>
> >> However, there is a loud high pitched squeal when the motor is running so
> >> I
> >> haven't done the 20 minute run in recommended for the cam.
> >>
> >> My guess and hope is that is a vacuum leak, but I am not sure.
> >>
> >> I eliminated to the possibility of water pump or generator by taking off
> >> the
> >> belt and starting it up.
> >>
> >> I have tightened to vacuum line, intake/exhaust manifold and carbs
> >> themselves
> >> no difference whatsoever.
> >>
> >> It does not make the noise when turning over with the starter, only when
> >> running, I have not tested the effect of increasing revs because I am
> >> being
> >> cautious.
> >>
> >> I am hoping itis a vacuum leak, but am afraid it may be
> >> mechanical/internal.
> >>
> >> I know that is not much to go on, but any advice or educated guesses
> >> would
> >> be
> >> appreciated.
> >>
> >> Also thanks to the list for helping me to get this far.
> >>
> >> Greg Lemon
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> healey.nut@gmail.com
> >>
> >> Healeys@autox.team.net
> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Alan
> >
> > '52 A90
> > '53 BN1
> > '64 BJ8
>
>
--
Alan
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8
_______________________________________________
Healeys@autox.team.net
http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys
|