David:
Could be it dropped the thrust bearing. Typical for 1500's, and fatal if
driven. With the engine off, have someone push in on the clutch while you
watch the front damper pulley. If it moves, fore and aft, you dropped the
thrust bearings.
David Riker
74 Midget
78 Midget
63 Falcon
http://personalweb.sunset.net/~davidr
----- Original Message -----
From <DLancer7676 at cs.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, March 31, 2000 7:20 PM
Subject: Sudden Problems!!
> My 1500 has developed a problem. While driving in the warm sunshine this
> afternoon and negotiating some curves and finally a 90 degree turn by
> downshifting, I erroneously downshifted too far and shot the revs up
suddenly
> to over 5000. Now the engine has developed a rattle or knock--worse when
> revved. I pulled the valve cover but nothing seems out of place there.
Now
> it seems to be coming from the lower engine or perhaps the clutch
area--not
> sure which yet.
>
> I will have AAA tow it to my favorite British shop where I can use the
cherry
> picker if I need to pull the engine. Will keep you advised of the problem
> and the progress. If anybody has an idea what could have snapped please
> advise. Thanks!
>
> --David C.
>
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