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TR3 Engine Noise Update
Aloha All,
Back in February I posted a request for help in determining a possible source for a intermitent rhythmic knocking noise in the engine of my TR3. I received lots of help in isolating and determining possible sources but was unable to pin point a source of the noise. After a few weeks I decided I needed to open up the engine to find out what was happening. My reasoning was that bearings are much cheaper than a crank shaft.
My son has a TR3 that is undergoing a body renovation so he offered me the use of his engine while I checked out my engine. A project we thought would probably take about two weekends to complete. Wrong, although if we only did that the estimate would have been correct. With the engine removed it seemed like a good idea to rebuild the steering gear box. We also took the opportunity with some of the body panels removed to take a few more off and repair some rust issues. In any case, after about two and half months the car is now back on the road. We were bitten by that dreaded "shipwright" disease.
I have started tearing down my engine. I figure I can install new main and rod bearing, check rings and valve, timing sprockets and chain, oil pump, etc. and refresh the engine. Draining the oil pan revealed a trace of brass/bronze colored fillings. Dropping the oil pan I found several large bits of bronze colored non ferrous metal. I assume these are the remnant of a thrust washer, but any help identifying these bits would be appreciated. Here is photo of the bits.
Aloha All,
Back in February I posted a request for help in determining a possible source for a intermitent rhythmic knocking noise in the engine of my TR3. I received lots of help in isolating and determining possible sources but was unable to pin point a source of the noise. After a few weeks I decided I needed to open up the engine to find out what was happening. My reasoning was that bearings are much cheaper than a crank shaft.
My son has a TR3 that is undergoing a body renovation so he offered me the use of his engine while I checked out my engine. A project we thought would probably take about two weekends to complete. Wrong, although if we only did that the estimate would have been correct. With the engine removed it seemed like a good idea to rebuild the steering gear box. We also took the opportunity with some of the body panels removed to take a few more off and repair some rust issues. In any case, after about two and half months the car is now back on the road. We were bitten by that dreaded "shipwright" disease.
I have started tearing down my engine. I figure I can install new main and rod bearing, check rings and valve, timing sprockets and chain, oil pump, etc. and refresh the engine. Draining the oil pan revealed a trace of brass/bronze colored fillings. Dropping the oil pan I found several large bits of bronze colored non ferrous metal. I assume these are the remnant of a thrust washer, but any help identifying these bits would be appreciated. Here is photo of the bits.
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