TR3's make a lot of valve noise, so that could be all it is ... but,
yes, your next step ought to be a compression check - low compression
would indicate a broken ring or smashed main bearing (since you've
already eliminated improperly adjusted valves).
Dan
At 16:48 -0400 9/3/01, Shrack04@aol.com wrote:
>I rebuilt my TR3 engine,, quite some time ago.. never really run, to much.
>It has a ticking or slight clatter noise in the engine,, Sounds so much like
>a really noisey valve, but I have adjusted them several times,, always with
>little change. I put the 86mm piston/sleeve units in, and balanced the
>engine. Seems to run a little rough but not bad,, just installed rebuilt
>carbs and got them in sync. The noise is not noticeable while running the
>engine with the valve cover off as I hear all the normal valve clearance
>noise, but with the valve cover on,, it's ticking. Sounds like it coming
>from the rear cylinder or next to the rear. I also notice the exhast from
>the tail pipe seems to be somewhat "uneven". Maybe a compression check
>should be next,, could it be a broken ring?
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