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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>I am finally getting around to looking at the 1098
engine I pulled from the Holy Sprite because it was making fatal knocking
noises somewhere in the rear. (Note that this does not mean that the @#$%
new engine has started!) I thought that it might be inadequate
torquing and/or a broken bearing. There are no pieces in
the pan. Maybe a bent valve shaft.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The valve cover and pan are off, and I can
easily turn the engine over with a wrench. I find nothing obviously loose
or otherwise amiss. It does not rattle when turned sharply back and
forth. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Is there something that might knock under load when the
engine is running well, but not under no load on the stand? If I take the
head off, will valve problems be obvious?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Michael Rowe</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial>The Holy Sprite</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>