speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 05:27 PM |
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Turning engine
Spent this afternoon trying to adjust the valve's on my midget (1500) but cant turn the engine.
We've tried removing the plugs to release pressure and moving the fan but the fan just moves under the belt. We have also tried putting the car
in gear and rolling it forward but the car wouldnt budget (and yes the handbrake was off  ) i can just about reach the crankshaft from underneath but
havnt got a socket big enought to fit on it.
Does anyone have any other idea's how to turn the engine?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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redscamp
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 05:30 PM |
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jack up one wheel ,put it in 4rth gear and
turn the wheel by hand
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robertst
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 05:30 PM |
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cant you turn it with the starter engine? from what you said it sounds like the engine might be seized?
Tom
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 05:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by robertst
cant you turn it with the starter engine? from what you said it sounds like the engine might be seized?
No she runs fine. just a tapping noise. From what we saw when we took the rocker cover off, they are quite far out and need adjusting
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mr henderson
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 05:43 PM |
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Have another go at pushing the car. I haven't come across an old car that I couldn't turn the engine over by doing that (in top gear with
the plugs out). Otherwise there has got to be something else wrong.
John
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britishtrident
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 06:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
quote:
Originally posted by robertst
cant you turn it with the starter engine? from what you said it sounds like the engine might be seized?
No she runs fine. just a tapping noise. From what we saw when we took the rocker cover off, they are quite far out and need adjusting
Tapping noise on a Triumph 1500 engine is usually a big end bearing -- they are notorious for it.
[Edited on 19/7/08 by britishtrident]
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clairetoo
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 09:10 PM |
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I'd start with gas-flowing the head , maybe bigger valves and a hot cam , a bit more compression , a full balance and lighter flywheel , twin
40's or maybe throttle bodies ................ oh hang on , turning the engine............ I thought you said tuning
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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austin man
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| posted on 19/7/08 at 10:13 PM |
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Id be a little worried if it ran fine then wont turn over after adjusting the tappets may want to relook at the tappet setting first
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D Beddows
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 12:46 AM |
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Suggestion? Buy a big enough socket to fit on the end of the crankshaft you tight a*se! - adjusting the tappets is a job you'll be doing again
tbh so a couple of quid on a socket (and I'm not even going to ask how you think you've been able to adjust the tappets without being
able to rotate the engine btw !?......) would be money well spent
[Edited on 20/7/08 by D Beddows]
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 08:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by D Beddows
Suggestion? Buy a big enough socket to fit on the end of the crankshaft you tight a*se! - adjusting the tappets is a job you'll be doing again
tbh so a couple of quid on a socket (and I'm not even going to ask how you think you've been able to adjust the tappets without being
able to rotate the engine btw !?......) would be money well spent
[Edited on 20/7/08 by D Beddows]
I havnt adjusted them jet because we couldnt turn it.
Before you call me a tight a*se, just remember we are on locostbuilders
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 08:17 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I'd start with gas-flowing the head , maybe bigger valves and a hot cam , a bit more compression , a full balance and lighter flywheel , twin
40's or maybe throttle bodies ................ oh hang on , turning the engine............ I thought you said tuning
That will all come after
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mr henderson
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 08:44 AM |
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So, did you have another go at pushing it yet? If it won't turn over like that, with the plugs out, then there is something else wrong.
Maybe you are just not pushing hard enough?
John
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 08:55 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
So, did you have another go at pushing it yet? If it won't turn over like that, with the plugs out, then there is something else
wrong.
Totally agree, without the spark plugs fitted the engine should be quite easy to turn. I can remember doing the valve clearances on my dads 1500
Midget by gently pushing it in 4th with the plugs in.
It's a horrible engine though, makes a dumper truck look refined. Fortunately he sold it and now has a RWA 1275 which is far nicer car all
round.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 20/7/08 at 05:37 PM |
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I like it. Makes a great noise.
I wont try it till the weekend now but will post progress 
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/7/08 at 08:38 PM |
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Dads old 1500 was a bit rough admittedly, but the best noise I ever heard from the engine was when it wasn't running
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