Starts, runs and revs really well

I've uploaded a video here: https://share.icloud.com/photos/0JsrnjEqXXl3UIAz_h0IaoNoA#Broadway_-_Stanton

I tried this and there is no change in sound for each injector other than they all slow the engine

When you say vacuum pump I assume you mean for the brakes? This is a single line system, no servo, so the vacuum pump has had the vanes removed and is pretty silent.

And yes, crank was reground, shells lubed, new bolts all torqued correctly. It’s a real pain in the proverbial. Tried listening all over and I’d say in the middle somewhere. Really frustrating!

It happens all the time straight away at startup

Thanks Col for the suggestion but the water pump is also new

Already had the head off, all checked and seems fine but thanks for the suggestion.

New to the forum, posted this already in the wrong place then found this discussion. I’m rebuilding a series 3 with a J19. The engine has had new pistons, big and little ends, crank etc but still has a really loud metallic knock like someone hitting it with a hammer. The knocking is about 1/4 of...

New to the forum, I’m rebuilding a series 3 with a J19. The engine has had new pistons, big and little ends, crank etc but still has a really loud metallic knock like someone hitting it with a hammer. The knocking is about 1/4 of the engine rpm and speeds up with the revs. Can’t for the life of...

Thank you I’ll do that

Hi new to the forum. Just finishing a complete rebuild on a series 3 with a j19. Engine has had multiple new items, pistons, bearings, injectors etc but I can’t eliminate a loud (like someone hitting the block with a hammer loud) coming from lower down the engine. It increases with rpm, is there...