RE: CQ PN# Requests?

["Daily,DerekSJMCG" <DDaily@sjmcb.mitsui.com>]

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> From:	quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk [SMTP:quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk]
> 
> Any arythm means they're not _all_ clacking.
> 
[Daily,DerekSJMCG]  If all 20 were clacking, would I know?  Seems the engine
would simply be smoothly "loud" in that case.  Could I actually discern
whether or not they were clacking?  Cynical of course, but is it possible
for ALL to clack?

> The official procedure is to run the engine until the radiator fan
> has run twice.  Remove the cam cover, turn each cylinder in turn to
> TDC (firing) when the lobes are uppermost.  Press on the lifter with
> something made of WOOD or PLASTIC - more than 0.1mm movement before the
> valve starts to open is a failure.
[Daily,DerekSJMCG]  This was certainly not possible.  First, because I would
guess the motor had not been running for at least 2 weeks.  Second, part of
the restoration involved replacing the rad fan motor.  Not likely to turn on
if it's not there (or non-functioning).  (I've since considered the
screwdriver HANDLE was likely used to depress the lifter).  
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