> I have a sound coming from the lower portion of the engine that I
> can only describe as a connecting rod knock. It's not noticable when
> the engine is cold but becomes apparent as things warm up. When I start
> the engine it sounds like everything inside is rattling around, but then
> settles to a regular knocking sound. If I pull the oil pan, what should
> I be looking for? The engine is newly rebuilt with about 400 miles on
> it.
First thing to look for would be the rod cap that is loose ! If it's that bad,
the problem should be easy to spot just by trying to move the rods on the crank.
If not, just start checking bearing clearances until you find the bad doggie.
Randall
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