Diagnosis

[ford1]

there is a model a'er on here,"Brum1", who ask a question about an engine knock, this comes up quite often, so just for giggles lets all put our guesses on here and see what we think, then let him come back and tell us what it was, rod or main, my guess is mains, what do you think?

[Louis]

My guess is it's a normal 80 year old car sound and Brum1 won't find anything wrong. The modren car's we drive every day now have spoiled us all.... Just my guess.

[johnbuckley]

sqirrel's nuts in the sump oil

[ford1]

LOL, Johnbuckley

[48Ratfink]

humor is a good thing,,but making fun when someone asks a question does not help. Are You part of the solution ,or part of the problem??
Flame away,I can take it!

[JunkOSC]

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Pull that pan... do the checks. I will guess, it's a couple rods and the mains are fine.

[Brentwood Bob]

Less obvious causes.
1. distributor tight in the head.
2. Weak, or too short spring on cam gear plunger.
3. tight finger joints for distributor 2piece drive shaft.
4. float-a-motor mounts too tight.
Bob
Bob

[JunkOSC]

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

Less obvious causes.
1. distributor tight in the head.
2. Weak, or too short spring on cam gear plunger.
3. tight finger joints for distributor 2piece drive shaft.
4. float-a-motor mounts too tight.
Bob
Bob

Interesting. Could you (or anyone) please describe how float-a-motor mounts could be to tight? Are you referring that the rubber pads are to compressed (over tightened)? Thanks!!

[Louis]

Originally Posted by 48Ratfink

humor is a good thing,,but making fun when someone asks a question does not help. Are You part of the solution ,or part of the problem??
Flame away,I can take it!

I agree.

[fritznbud]

Originally Posted by Louis

I agree.

That's the ticket! Way too many babbit brained fools here. It only takes a few to ruin the fun. 48, Excellent steering column support when you mount it to the firewall. Far better than the fugly dash rail method. And this is my last post.............i'm outta here.

[48Ratfink]

Originally Posted by fritznbud

That's the ticket! Way too many babbit brained fools here. It only takes a few to ruin the fun. 48, Excellent steering column support when you mount it to the firewall. Far better than the fugly dash rail method. And this is my last post.............i'm outta here.

See ya!!