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Something to watch for 30 seconds.
Series 3 Tickover
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That doesn't sound very healthy
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Not got a clue when it comes to engines, I think that sounds good, here is mine I think mine sounds good too, this was when I was trying to sort front pulley out, think ive sorted it now.
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Yes cold, it was rebuilt by MOD in 1977 then stuck in a box, think it may need a bit of fine tuning, but quite happy with it.
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Sounds a bit tappety but nothing serious. Mine does the same - if you run it for few seconds and then stop then restart mine goes away suggesting oil pump either gunged up or worn. As I do so few miles in it I’ll leave it until it’s warmer to drop the sump. Try checking tappet clearances first
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Agree with kermit in both cases, my 21/4 petrol was very quite at tick over with most of the noise from carb throat.
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It probably has only been running on and off for about 2 hours max in the last 5 years. before that it was laying untouched for about 4 years. My eldest sons abandoned project.
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Try running it without oil. They ain’t used to being covered with orible slippy stuff inside. Much better with a few pints on the floor underneath.
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Oh! you mean that black gritty stuff that cuts my fingers when I pick it up?Try running it without oil. They ain’t used to being covered with orible slippy stuff inside. Much better with a few pints on the floor underneath.
