Ron67Alpine
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"seems to be coming from mid engine, under the manifolds"
Or just about where number three rod bearing would be.
So Jim, are you saying that the #3 rod bearing is a "known problem?
Ron
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"seems to be coming from mid engine, under the manifolds"
Or just about where number three rod bearing would be.
You see a lot of water from the Crown Vic because of the catalytic converter. Water is a by product of it working.
Tranny should get 30 "weight" oil. See Jan's post about halfway down:
http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/forum/showthread.php?t=12547
Tom
"seems to be coming from mid engine, under the manifolds"
Or just about where number three rod bearing would be.
is the clutch disc in backwards? if so ,the pressure plate is not against the flywheel and the disc could be making the noise as the flywheel spins. crazier things have happened.
Ron
Have you checked out the distributor as the bushings could possibly be the cause as well. ...
...One other thing I would look at is the inspection plate on the bell housing just to eliminate a possible source.
The noise certainly sounds like bushings or metal rubbing somewhere.
Sorry I can't be more of a help
Ron
Re inspection plate.I mention that just in case it was bent and possibly rubbing against the flywheel.
BTW what's redline on these motors?
Ron
Until the engine blows, then back it off 500rpm.
Seriously, it depends how much prep. the engine has had - balancing etc. The redline on the SV tach begins at 6000. I imagine the three-mains (1500, 1600) would be lower. In any event, running at or near redline will shorten the engine's life.