If you have a mechanics stethoscope (and who doesn't :)) put it by the
alternator and listen to it, then the timing chain etc. If you don't have
one a plastic tube with one end stuck in your ear may work. Harbor Freight
has them for about $5.
...Art
On Thu, 22 Jan 1998, Blake Wylie wrote:
> Just today, I started noticing a clicking sound coming from the engine
> compartment....I quickly opened it up in the Wal-Mart parking lot, in the
> rain to see where it might be coming from. It seemed to come from the
> general direction of the alternator (although I could be mistaken). I
> haven't had any time to go into it yet, but I was just needing some info
> before I might dive in and mess something up. ;)
>
> Anyone have any ideas? What would need to be done if it is the alternator?
> Any suggestions?
>
> Just let me know, and thanks as always for putting up with my little
> problems. :)
>
> Blake Wylie
> 1970 MGB
>
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