Dave wrote:
>  Anyway, It's time to fix the midget!! (for my daughter Bridget)
> As I said, it's a loud irregular banging/clanking noise that's always there
> while the engine is running.
> I can't really tell where exactly it's coming from.
My guess (without hearing it) would be....
1) generator bearing
2) bum waterpump
3) Timing chain slap
4) valve tap
5) rod knock
To eliminate the generator and water pump, remove the fan belt and start
it up.
No more noise would make it one of those components.
Good luck
-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
The bug in the rice bowl
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