[Healeys] Motor is Running/odd noise

[Alan Seigrist]

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 at 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
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-- 
Alan

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