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by Bela
Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radiator cap poundage?
Replies: 20
Views: 5961

Re: Radiator cap poundage - how long is long?

The radiator cap divided into two pieces. It is a 4 lbs cap. MOSS offers different items - short and long. My cap is stamp with " LBS. 4 G.280 W11" . Hope the pictures give informations.
by Bela
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Today I did the first ride (60mls) after the repair. The rattle is gone and the oil pressure is much better. A drop of oil after parking seems normal. Thanks for advice.
by Bela
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

I'm still waiting for the tool.

In the meantime I tried the pan seal, got I from Angloparts- please have a look.

Will all protruding seal be proper compressed while turning bolt into?
by Bela
Tue May 30, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany - position of half Bearing

Thank you for the hint. Then it resembles the MG TD. That engine has mostly metric nuts and bolts with finer threads. The bearings have been delivered. Compare the reality with the manual, there is a difference. On the WSM, the notches on the two halves of the bearing are diagonally opposite. In rea...
by Bela
Tue May 30, 2023 7:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

I ordered a tap set UNF 14-28 and I am confident that I can fix it.

Is UNF the most used thread type on MM?
by Bela
Mon May 29, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany - threads of oil pan bolts

I focused on the bearing shells. When cleaning the bolts for the oil pan, I saw that 3 threads were worn out. I've had success twice trying to fix the thread of the hole. So it seems I need thread cutters. But which thread is it? Living in Germany, I don't own many non-metric nuts and bolts. I tried...
by Bela
Sun May 28, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Thank you Philthehill for you ongoing advice
by Bela
Sun May 28, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Part will arrive on Tuesday. In the meantime I had a look at the WSM. Because I'm not a native speaker and I'm doing the work for the first time, I have a problem of understanding. It's about sealing the oil pan to the crankshaft. Chapter AA. 2 of the WSM, it is required that these strips protrude b...
by Bela
Tue May 23, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

philthehill wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 8:37 am I assume that you have measured the crank journals and they are serviceable and within the wear limit?
Yes - the crank has never been ground! I measured 41.28 mm with vernier calipers. To be on the safe side, I ordered a micrometer.

Thank you for the advice !
by Bela
Tue May 23, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

If I'm going to fit new bearings in place of worn parts - what is important regarding lubrication and starting engine first time?
by Bela
Mon May 22, 2023 10:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Pics of the bearings
by Bela
Mon May 22, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Now the pics of the crank after polish
by Bela
Mon May 22, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

With a little help from my friend, the culprit seems to have been isolated. When cylinder 4 was unplugged, the rattle went away. I'm going to remove the sump to inspect it and take a look inside the bore with an endoscope. I have done and find worn connecting rod bearings. I guess the crank itself ...
by Bela
Wed May 10, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

Thanks for that hint. It goes like the hint from philthehill on the to do list. In addition a pressure drop measurement will show more.
by Bela
Wed May 10, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

With a little help from my friend, the culprit seems to have been isolated. When cylinder 4 was unplugged, the rattle went away. I'm going to remove the sump to inspect it and take a look inside the bore with an endoscope.
by Bela
Mon May 08, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Re: Engine issue - assistance in Germany

.... You can still purchase one from ESM or other specialists.... I didn't see an engine or hull engine at ESM. Who are the specialists shipping to Germany? I would be making sure of the issue(s) before taking an unnecessary route for repair. Some rattles can be quite ‘minor’ issues that are relati...
by Bela
Mon May 08, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine issue - assistance in Germany
Replies: 27
Views: 1641

Engine issue - assistance in Germany

I've been the owner since 2019 and we've had a lot of fun with our MM 1000. It just needed maintenance and a few minor touches. Over the weekend there was an engine rattle and I suspect it is the crankshaft. We towed the car home. In the past I have not worried about serious engine failures because ...
by Bela
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Recognising inlet valves
Replies: 19
Views: 2633

Re: Recognising inlet valves

The 'A' Series always ran better with 0.015" valve clearance even when using leaded fuel but could be noisy. The 'B' series engine ran with 0.015" valve clearance without any problems. The 0.015" valve clearance is recommended when using unleaded fuel as the valves run hotter which r...
by Bela
Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Recognising inlet valves
Replies: 19
Views: 2633

Re: Recognising inlet valves

The 'A' Series always ran better with 0.015" valve clearance even when using leaded fuel but could be noisy. The 'B' series engine ran with 0.015" valve clearance without any problems. The 0.015" valve clearance is recommended when using unleaded fuel as the valves run hotter which r...
by Bela
Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:18 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gear or clutch - rattle and scratching
Replies: 4
Views: 704

Re: gear or clutch - rattle and scratching

Shame on my ears (which are equipped with earphones)!

When my son in law drove the car and I was outside the terrible sound was easy to determine. It was the belt!