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Knock, (Re: was Bugger!)

To: "M. Edwin Vaughan" <edvaughan@juno.com>, <eric@erickson.on.net>
Subject: Knock, (Re: was Bugger!)
From: "RL Chrysler" <lchrysl@fhs.csu.McMaster.CA>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:44:26 -0500

>On Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:39:42 +0610 Eric <eric@erickson.on.net> writes:
>
>>A very nasty rattling (that changes with revs) coming from the front
>>of the engine.  I haven't had any time (it *is* late and I am very
>tired) to
>>check it out... but it sounds... awful.

My apologies if this has already been stated, but check the front pulley/
crank damper keyway and its key for wear. At low revs, a worn assembly will
rattle and knock but will disappear as the revs increase. If left long
enough, this can fatigue and do damage to the crank itself.
Rich Chrysler


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