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Peter J · 06-07-2012, 04:58 PM

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Hey Guys,
For all you guys that walked me through my "knocking" issues and prodded me to check for bent rods.....Thanks! Needless to say, I was in denial that it wasn't the valves but after 5 attempts of adjusting them, I gave in. I also found a whole section in one of the old manuals devoted to con. rods so I figured it was more critical than I thought. I found a engine rebuilder locally who straightened #'s 1 and 2 rods (10 bucks each). Lots better than new ones that someone tried to get me to buy. Ran it today and all's quiet except for the valves that I know are our of adj. from my fooling around.
Thanks Again and Keep em flying!
Pete

06-07-2012, 04:58 PM	#1
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Bent rods,Thanks! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Guys, For all you guys that walked me through my "knocking" issues and prodded me to check for bent rods.....Thanks! Needless to say, I was in denial that it wasn't the valves but after 5 attempts of adjusting them, I gave in. I also found a whole section in one of the old manuals devoted to con. rods so I figured it was more critical than I thought. I found a engine rebuilder locally who straightened #'s 1 and 2 rods (10 bucks each). Lots better than new ones that someone tried to get me to buy. Ran it today and all's quiet except for the valves that I know are our of adj. from my fooling around. Thanks Again and Keep em flying! Pete