07-06-2022, 10:16 PM
My big ends are slightly loose David!
You are correct - ‘31 2 bearing 1 5/16” journals.
If I could figure out how to upload a 6 second video on here I could show you.
Noticed this after properly fixing the flywheel.
There is slight movement at TDC. Enough to make a clunking sound as the crankshaft is rocked.
I’m putting it back together in the morning and will see how fixing the flywheel has improved things.
If it still knocks badly I’ll start researching engine builders.
I’m not quite up to casting new bearings - yet!
I’m thinking I could look for a set of shell bearing conrods?
If I have to change the conrods I’ll have the whole engine refurbished.
Although it’s great entertainment fixing bits, I rather be driving it!
Richard C.
You are correct - ‘31 2 bearing 1 5/16” journals.
If I could figure out how to upload a 6 second video on here I could show you.
Noticed this after properly fixing the flywheel.
There is slight movement at TDC. Enough to make a clunking sound as the crankshaft is rocked.
I’m putting it back together in the morning and will see how fixing the flywheel has improved things.
If it still knocks badly I’ll start researching engine builders.
I’m not quite up to casting new bearings - yet!
I’m thinking I could look for a set of shell bearing conrods?
If I have to change the conrods I’ll have the whole engine refurbished.
Although it’s great entertainment fixing bits, I rather be driving it!
Richard C.