Snapping sound under load.

[Big hammer]

This thread brings back memories of a thread a few years back. That thread was "knock in third gear" after pulling his engine,transmission,checking clutch,and many pages here of helpful tips and trick. He pulled his rearend and found that his pinion nuts where loose, his noise was up front near the flywheel area! So keep at it and you will find the ticking noise!

[pooch]

Originally Posted by Big hammer

This thread brings back memories of a thread a few years back. That thread was "knock in third gear" after pulling his engine,transmission,checking clutch,and many pages here of helpful tips and trick. He pulled his rearend and found that his pinion nuts where loose, his noise was up front near the flywheel area! So keep at it and you will find the ticking noise!

It reminds me too of a thread on an MGB site a few years back.

5 pages of guesses why an engine would not start.

Even got as far as someone wanting the head removed.

Finally the dude checked the gas tank, it was empty.

Duhh.