03-06-2024, 09:22 AM
What have I done with myAustin Seven today? Took it to bits.
Over the last couple of days, it developed a distinct little end rattle, so I stripped the engine, having received all the parts that I thought that I would need. Discovered that the gudgeon pin clamping bolt on No. 1 rod had stripped it’s thread and come loose. Examination of the big end also showed that a flake of white metal had come off.
Fortunately, I have a set of spare rods bought ‘on spec’ some time ago, so I chose the best one and have fitted it to the crank as it was a bit tight. Fitted a new gudgeon pin and replaced all the little end clamping bolts as a precaution with new ones.
Going out shortly to feed the horses and get some Hylomar, ready to start putting things back together today.
Over the last couple of days, it developed a distinct little end rattle, so I stripped the engine, having received all the parts that I thought that I would need. Discovered that the gudgeon pin clamping bolt on No. 1 rod had stripped it’s thread and come loose. Examination of the big end also showed that a flake of white metal had come off.
Fortunately, I have a set of spare rods bought ‘on spec’ some time ago, so I chose the best one and have fitted it to the crank as it was a bit tight. Fitted a new gudgeon pin and replaced all the little end clamping bolts as a precaution with new ones.
Going out shortly to feed the horses and get some Hylomar, ready to start putting things back together today.