I pulled the valve cover last night, oil has found its way to the front
rocker bush, also tried depressing the clutch, but not putting it in gear,
no difference.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Seigrist" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
To: "Greg Lemon" <glemon@neb.rr.com>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Motor is Running/odd noise
> Greg -
>
> Did you lubricate the pilot bush in the fly wheel on assembly? Try
> putting it in gear - if the noise goes away that might be your
> problem.
>
> Is the noise coming from the rear front top or side of the engine?
>
> Alan
>
> On 8/8/07, Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com> wrote:
>> I have the motor to my 100 re-assembled and after messing with the timing
>> a
>> little it started last night.
>>
>> The good news oil pressure came up pretty quickly and nothing is leaking.
>>
>> However, there is a loud high pitched squeal when the motor is running so
>> I
>> haven't done the 20 minute run in recommended for the cam.
>>
>> My guess and hope is that is a vacuum leak, but I am not sure.
>>
>> I eliminated to the possibility of water pump or generator by taking off
>> the
>> belt and starting it up.
>>
>> I have tightened to vacuum line, intake/exhaust manifold and carbs
>> themselves
>> no difference whatsoever.
>>
>> It does not make the noise when turning over with the starter, only when
>> running, I have not tested the effect of increasing revs because I am
>> being
>> cautious.
>>
>> I am hoping itis a vacuum leak, but am afraid it may be
>> mechanical/internal.
>>
>> I know that is not much to go on, but any advice or educated guesses
>> would
>> be
>> appreciated.
>>
>> Also thanks to the list for helping me to get this far.
>>
>> Greg Lemon
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>>
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>>
>
>
> --
> Alan
>
> '52 A90
> '53 BN1
> '64 BJ8
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