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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Tap Tap Clicking sound from bottom of Engine

« Last post by BobH on Today at 15:23:06 »

Hello, it is disappointing that you've had problems, don't let it spoil your enjoyment of the car, it's over 50 years old, so there will be problems along the way

As Pinder suggests, an audio of the tapping noise will help the experts diagnose it.  In the meantime listen to the tapping on this post, does it sound anything like this?

https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=37594.msg274888#msg274888

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Idle speed adjusting screw does not click

« Last post by Aart on Today at 15:21:49 »

Do you remember whether you could move the platform with screws somewhat? Or must it be a firm fix on some other part behind it or around it? If that is the case, then something must be broken in my IP.

Btw, as far as I can tell, the spring is not broken.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Tap Tap Clicking sound from bottom of Engine

« Last post by Artkez on Today at 14:36:12 »

Hello Pinder

Thanks for the reply, 
They did check for the valve cover rubbing on the cam shaft and they did bend the towers back so that it is  not the cam shaft.  He did say that the cam shaft was  like new and in very good shape.  The engine had been taken out of the car 8 years ago during the restoration, but i am not sure exactly what was done.  The  second starter failed because we greased the bendix too much.  The car really starts nice and quick in cold and hot  conditions. 
Fuel pressure seems to be ok ,  but was never checked .

I will try to make a video but the current mechanic  stated that it is coming from the bottom of the engine and not to drive it as it was very  dangerous to the engine 

I just feel very surprised , dejected  and not sure how to take the next steps.

Thanks    Arthur

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Tap Tap Clicking sound from bottom of Engine

« Last post by Pinder on Today at 14:02:36 »

Hi Arthur

 Sorry to hear of your troubles but this is the right place to lead you in the right direction. Many very knowledgeable people here.

Firstly the compression numbers are really low should be closer to the 170psi mark (maybe the valves are adjusted too tight?).  (maybe that needs to be re checked after the valvues are adjusted correctly).

your clicking noise could be coming from the valve cover tower brackets. This is possible if the prior mechanic over tightend the 3 bolts on the valve cover. if this happense they will rub on the cam shaft and cause ticking noise.  you can check this by removing the cover and where the 3 valve cover brackets are check if you have a clearance and it is not rubbing on the cam. (To fix this you will need to bend the towers back in position)

it may help if you post a video of the car engine running so we can hear  what the noise sounds like. If its from the bottom of the engine and is rodk nock its a lot louder than at ticking noise from the cam.

What is your fuel pressure like? when cold the fuel pressure should be max .

Adjusting the values should not have caused the bottom engine noise.   

One thing that is a puzzle is why the starter failed?  also is it possible the ticking noise is related to an impropper install of the starter?

Regards

  Pinder

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Turn Signal Relay Buzzing?

« Last post by Leester on Today at 14:00:19 »

LOL becuase it reminds me of ME!  You've just joined the club of figuring things out on your own.

No suspension needed. As Cees says, think about all you've learned about your car and its history and maybe a little electrics too.

Any of us who do our own work, except for the pros, have been there done that. Isn't it a relief to have figured it out, which you did.

I say well done!

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: under dash wiring

« Last post by jimpagoda on Today at 13:35:56 »

Thank you

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Tach Works but Whines!

« Last post by Pagodatastic on Today at 11:20:20 »

I had the identical problem.
The tach meter would wine loudly when the car was cold.  As the car heated up the noise would stop. The dial needle moved as normal.
I disconnected and removed the meter and sent it away for total refurb.  The grease inside had dried up. Popped it back in / reconnected and worked ever since. 

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Anyone know a part number or availability for these little plugs?

« Last post by Davek1 on Today at 10:21:54 »

I can ask on Monday. Sounds a good idea

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Turn Signal Relay Buzzing?

« Last post by BobH on Today at 08:27:40 »

I'm so glad it was something simple and didn't cause something catastrophic, i know you spent time searching, but you've probably learned an awful lot about the car, the wiring and the different parts and how they work together

Is everything now sorted? (apart from the horns)

Go and enjoy driving it!

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Turn Signal Relay Buzzing?

« Last post by Pawel66 on Today at 05:59:44 »

I will, actually, miss this fascinating and entertaining journey, full of ups and downs and suspense.

Good it is ok now.