Dodge bottom end

[fordwot2h]

Hi i was wondering if anyone can shed any light on my fathers problem before removing the sump. there is a knocking noise from the bottom end (not big ends) is there a known weakness in that area for something to happen any help would be appreciated cheers .

fraser reid

 

[martin maltas]

Other than main bearings or end float(wouln't be knocking), there ain't much else [?]

 

[fordwot2h]

Cheers Martin, i am now wondering if it could maybe be the clutch area ie pressure plate or clutch as it is a tinny sort of sound it sounds like it is sriking as the engine turns.

fraser reid

 

[steve williams]

has the engine got a starter handle dog nut on it?it would be under the fan on the end of the crank.
some rootes engines have the nut come loose and it sounds like a bottom end knock

 

[Panky]

Take note admin, dashed good tip.

'Harvey the RV'

 

[admin]

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The meet isn't on there yet and martin has started on the next one

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