There is also the possibility the flywheel has come loose
Peter S.
"Paul A. Asgeirsson" wrote:
>
> It could also be the crankshaft pulley if it's the split riveted one. It
> may be in the process of splitting. Noise would also disappear with the
> belt off.
>
> Paul A
>
> FROM: Frank Clarici, INTERNET:spritenut@Exit109.com
> TO: Dave, INTERNET:dgfox@uswest.net
> CC: spridgets, INTERNET:spridgets@autox.team.net
> DATE: 8/9/00 11:17 PM
>
> Re: Re: nasty clanking sound and other ramblings
>
>
> Dave wrote:
>
> > Anyway, It's time to fix the midget!! (for my daughter Bridget)
> > As I said, it's a loud irregular banging/clanking noise that's always
> there
> > while the engine is running.
> > I can't really tell where exactly it's coming from.
>
> My guess (without hearing it) would be....
>
> 1) generator bearing
> 2) bum waterpump
> 3) Timing chain slap
> 4) valve tap
> 5) rod knock
> To eliminate the generator and water pump, remove the fan belt and start
> it up.
> No more noise would make it one of those components.
>
> Good luck
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> The bug in the rice bowl
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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