At 12:58 PM 8/27/04 -0700, Ron Engelhardt wrote:
> I've been hearing a light jangling noise from my engine (58 MGA 1500)
> for a short while .... the crankshaft pulley .... rivets have loosened
> ever so slightly allowing the two halves to jangle. ....
Fairly common problem with the riveted crankshaft pulley. Ditto for a
generator pulley.
>.... Is it in danger of separating completely (doesn't look likely) or can
>I "grapes of wrath" it somehow until driving season slows down enough so I
>can get to it.
The answers are yes, maybe, and if I was you I'd FIX IT IMMEDIATELY. Once
it starts to rattle, continued running time to complete separation may be
as little as one hour at road speed.
>Alternatively, does anyone have a spare they would like to sell.
I do have a spare, but I wouldn't pawn it off on my worst enemy. It has
been failed, welded, chewing up fan belts and finally retired for just
cause. For photo and repair details see here:
http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/engine/cs102.htm
Safety fast (hopefully not failure fast),
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
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