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And it was going so well....
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:48 pm
by Gonzohop
After finally getting the old girl running smoothly, a rather unpleasant noise has developed. It sounds pretty nasty - really loud knocking noise coming from the guts of the engine. Above 3k it disappears, but under that - particularly tickover - it's feels like the engine is coming apart!! When slowly depressing the kick-start when the engine is off, it can be heard quite clearly. I've recorded the noise - it's not a brilliant recording - but perhaps someone with keen ears might be able to make a diagnosis. Hopefully not terminal!
Nasty noise!
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:16 pm
by JanBros
I'm pretty certain it's your rotor coming lose
if it is, take it off and check the woodruff key before tightning it again
Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:43 pm
by Gonzohop
Thanks JanBros - will check it over the weekend. Fingers crossed.
Re: And it was going so well....
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 4:04 pm
by Tambo
Gonzohop wrote:When slowly depressing the kick-start when the engine is off, it can be heard quite clearly.
Here's my thoughts from best to worst;
Clutch idle gear bearing.
Clutch bearing.
Crank main bearing.
Hope it's one of the simpler options !!
Good luck.
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 4:39 pm
by Gonzohop
And it was......
.... the woodruff key! Spot on diagnoses JanBros! =D>
Phew....
