Sounds like rod bearings to me. If you pull the pan the bearings are
fairly easy to replace. If the bearings are going you want to replace them
before the crank gets scored
...Art
On Tue, 27 Apr 1999, Lonn Howard wrote:
> Can someone describe the difference in sound and occurrance between
> these two problems. My B makes a metallic clacking upon acceleration or
> load on the engine. The idle is quiet. Looks like a rebuild is in the
> offing...
> Thanks,
> Lonn Howard
> '70 TR6 -mine
> '71 TR6 -in my garage
> '70 MGB GT -ours
> '89 Saab Turbo Convertible -hers
>
> "We are but temporary custodians with an obligation of preservation."
>
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