[Healeys] Front engine noise.

[Rich C]

Check the crankshaft pulley for a worn key. It is immediately noticeable if 
while shut off, you grab the fan blades and wiggle back and forth, there 
will be back and forth play at the pulley.

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Lea" <clocks at midcoast.com>
To: "List Healeys" <healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:31 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Front engine noise.


> When the BT7 slows down to idle, a loud noise between a rattle and a 
> clatter
> comes from the engine. It sounds like it is coming from the front so I
> checked the fan bolts and the bolt that holds the fan pulley on. Both are
> tight and the fan still has some play so I assume that the problem is a 
> bad
> water pump. Is it better to buy new or have it rebuilt? Should I change 
> the
> fan from stock to six blade while I'm at it? Thanks guys. JL
>
> James Lea
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> 1951 Triumph Renown
> 1952 MG TD
> 1952 Triumph Mayflower
> 1958 Rover P4
> 1962 Austin Healey BT7
> 1980 Commuta-car Electric
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