I'm hoping that my fellow SpitListers can save me some time by giving me some hints on where to start. On Tuesday I was participating in a local Auto-X with Winfield, my 1980 Spitfire. Unfortunately at one point I blew a 2-3 shift and redlined the engine. After that it started making a sickening rattling sound that was very evident and in time with the engine RPM. The sound is coming from the front of the engine, but I can't really discern if it is more from the top or bottom. I removed the valve cover and checked for any obviously bent push-rods (all could be spun easily). I also drained the oil and check for any metal bits (none were found). While I know this isn't much to go on I was hoping that maybe there were some recommended "check this next" items that people could suggest.
I was thinking that my next course of action would be to either pull the oil pan off and check for any metal pieces in there and check the rod bearings OR pull off the head and check all the valves. Which one is more likely to be successful as I would prefer to tear as little of the engine apart as possible. Or should I be looking elsewhere to start? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have. Chad & Winfield Manitoba, Canada Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
