Jeb Stuart
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I removed the 38 weber and put my 32/36 carb back on.
Started her up and there was a metal sound like the fan was hitting something.
Turned her off and checked around the fan - nothing.
Started her back up and same as above sound that seemed to come from the fan.
Checked again but this time the starter wouldn't turn the engine over.
I am thinking I must have dropped something in the intake.
So - - the clues
As far as I know all nuts and washer are accounted for.
With a socket (thanks forum for the size) on crankshaft pulley nut I can turn it exactly 360 one way until it stops then exactly back 360 until it stops.
Valves go up and down and push rods look OK.
Removed the intake manifold and looked (as best I could) in the intake ports - nothing.
Looked in the spark plug holes - nothing.
Put a magnet in all holes and no loose metal.
Asked the guys at the British car shop in Decatur GA and they were puzzled. Said they can put back together whatever I take apart. However it'd be 2 weeks (which means 3) to get worked in.
So - - where to go from here? Suggestions? Remove the head?
Thanks as always to this forum
Started her up and there was a metal sound like the fan was hitting something.
Turned her off and checked around the fan - nothing.
Started her back up and same as above sound that seemed to come from the fan.
Checked again but this time the starter wouldn't turn the engine over.
I am thinking I must have dropped something in the intake.
So - - the clues
As far as I know all nuts and washer are accounted for.
With a socket (thanks forum for the size) on crankshaft pulley nut I can turn it exactly 360 one way until it stops then exactly back 360 until it stops.
Valves go up and down and push rods look OK.
Removed the intake manifold and looked (as best I could) in the intake ports - nothing.
Looked in the spark plug holes - nothing.
Put a magnet in all holes and no loose metal.
Asked the guys at the British car shop in Decatur GA and they were puzzled. Said they can put back together whatever I take apart. However it'd be 2 weeks (which means 3) to get worked in.
So - - where to go from here? Suggestions? Remove the head?
Thanks as always to this forum