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06-15-2017, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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knocking at start up again
About a week ago I was reading a thread about knocking noise for about 30 seconds at start up. Suggestions were to short #s 2& 3 spark plugs to confirm it's slop in in the middle main Babbitt. Questions....is that a sure fire way to determine that? I did that and no change. That test and after talking to Tom Jordan at Snyder's who told me bearing knock doesn't go away on it's own. engine runs fine....good compression...no blow by, just the knocking at start up. If or when I drop the pan, what do I need to know about about seals and gaskets when I reinstall the oil pan. Just doing my homework before I jump into things. Thanks for any thoughts.
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06-15-2017, 12:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: knocking at start up again
Perhaps the rear main has been modified with xtra drain holes in attempts to stop leak, and has a little extra clearance--- all the oil drains out and knocks till the oil gets back--- guess it could be any of the bearings if the oil grooves and wells were done wrong--- even small hole in dipper tray
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06-15-2017, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: knocking at start up again
One other thought before dropping the pan. I had what sounded like a bearing knock, but turned out to be the cam walking forward and backward due to a worn spring and plunger inside the timing cover. When I put the timing pin in with engine running and pushed, the knock went away.
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Re: knocking at start up again
does the knock have a rhythm to it? Like is it a constant tapping or does it tap 2 times then stop for a bit then starts tapping again? walking cam or loose oil pan baffle will be intermittent, engine crank or rods should follow a rhythm..
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06-15-2017, 01:26 PM | #5 |
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Re: knocking at start up again
Could it be a valve needing adjustment? Thinking oil may not be in valves yet.
Is this something just stating or has it been there for awhile? I am not an expert so I am asking to give some ideas for future with my rigs. Thanks for the help.
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06-15-2017, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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06-15-2017, 02:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: knocking at start up again
I use straight 30 in all my cars. I read somewhere that multi-viscosity oils are too thin at start-up for babbitt clearances. I know others will disagree with me on this, but straight 30 weight has served me well for 40 years. John
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Please check for oil flow before driving so you may save an engine rebuild ! Hopefully you haven't hurt the engine
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Re: knocking at start up again
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It doesn't "catch", but the pin just falls in to the dimple every time it goes by. It will still help to eliminate the cam walking back and forth.
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06-16-2017, 01:18 AM | #11 |
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Re: knocking at start up again
Thanks again guys......hope all I find is sludge and I'll check for cam movement to. Car won't be used till it's fixed right and I will post my findings.
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06-16-2017, 03:43 AM | #12 |
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If the noise doesn't go away then I'd look for bad babbit.
If it's a light ticking that goes away I'd look for collapsed piston skirt. |
06-16-2017, 08:19 AM | #13 |
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You can bet the modern detergent oil is the culprit .My mother in law had a prewar car which used straight 30 grade it was dispensed at the local filling station with a hand crank pump and jug . This was the mid sixties and the filling station also had sealed cans of "Shell X100" detergent oil new on the market . I told her never to use this oil and as the car did burn a bit of oil I knew she would need oil when I was away at sea . Sure enough the trying to be helpful garage lad sold her the new oil (he told me it was much better). One can killed the motor ,knocked out the big ends etc etc and the car was junked as beyond economic repair . I have used cheap detergent oil for 35 years in CLEAN engines and never a problem .
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