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dehbowwez
Ireland
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 Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 08:21:15
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| Hi,my engine ran out of oil. Got a sudden knocking noise exactly in time with the revs, I tried putting oil in but no change in the noise. Iv'e taken the sump off but I can see or feel no real movement in any of the big ends and the crank bearings seem fine. Should I feel any big end movement? Any ideas before I start stripping and replacing big end shells. Its a 72 fastback auto. Cheers. |
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bigt80
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 16:34:14
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| Not sure on the checking situation, but if you've run completely out of oil; I would have thought it will have to be strip down, but there are more mechanically knowledgeable than me on the forum. Bad news indeed; but they do like to burn a drop in later life; at least normally you know there's a bit of extract UCL going in, but you need to check it very regularly. G. |
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dehbowwez
Ireland
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Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 17:43:54
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| I know. Wouldn't mind but it had just done a 400 mile round trip to Kerry with me mate to pick up a hearse. Karma or what??? Anyway, parts ordered, so should be back OTR soon. Sound! |
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bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2011 : 19:49:58
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Originally posted by dehbowwez
I know. Wouldn't mind but it had just done a 400 mile round trip to Kerry with me mate to pick up a hearse. Karma or what??? Anyway, parts ordered, so should be back OTR soon. Sound!
Ah, good news: glad your sorted, well in parts at least! |
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Big End Eff'd, I think.
