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by Davegrohl99
17 Jul 2021, 10:32
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

Drove about 20km yesterday got worse and worse. Nursed it home and put it up on the lift. The fuel filter was completely clogged. I drained the tank and looks like there was another liquid not petrol in the tank also along with numerous particles. I had checked the filter before my trip so in 1000km...
by Davegrohl99
14 Jul 2021, 20:30
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

sarran1955 wrote:Hello,

Ticking noise under load...Hmmm

When did you last check/grease/change your CV joints... :?:

Cordialement,

:ok
I checked CV bolts were tight before my strip. The CVs themselves I haven’t checked perhaps a rebuild is in order?


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by Davegrohl99
14 Jul 2021, 11:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

No the noise is sporadic and isn’t in the same time as the engine. I wrought it was my exhaust rattling but doesn’t seem to be that either.


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by Davegrohl99
11 Jul 2021, 19:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

No never split the case. Problem was top end related at the time. I’d be very disappointed if that was the problem as the engine is really performing well. Other than in that situation. I might try what’s been said above before I get really worried.


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by Davegrohl99
11 Jul 2021, 17:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

Okay will do.

We only have 95 Ron at best here in Ireland. I religiously use Dipetane as an additive to help keep the engine clean. Maybe I should consider octane booster also?


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by Davegrohl99
11 Jul 2021, 16:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

Maybe it could be pinking? I’m hoping that might be it. The only thing I haven’t looked at since ownership and rebuild is the carbs. Maybe a retune of the carbs and balancing them and maybe run it slightly richer might solve the issue.


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by Davegrohl99
11 Jul 2021, 16:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Re: Aircooled Knock under load.

"pooh".

Rebuilt the top end this time last year to the day.

:(


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by Davegrohl99
11 Jul 2021, 16:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled Knock under load.
Replies: 16
Views: 864

Aircooled Knock under load.

Hey everyone, Just back from a 900km trip around “Sunny south east” of Ireland. I have noticed taking on some very steep hills under harsh acceleration uphill there is a audible ticking noise. When I change down gears the knocking seems to disappear. It’s a bit worrying but seem to be okay when in t...
by Davegrohl99
08 Jul 2021, 08:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New and confused
Replies: 12
Views: 783

Re: New and confused

Also when restarting always have foot on accelerator when cranking. Pretty sure it’s proper starting procedure on CU engines in the manual


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by Davegrohl99
08 Jul 2021, 08:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rocker cover oil leak with new gaskets
Replies: 13
Views: 1326

Re: Rocker cover oil leak with new gaskets

Try get a scraper you can put a Stanley blade in the tip of. I would be hesitant about using sandpaper or any abrasive method to get it off. Tar and glue remover might help things loosen up. Make sure you get Cork rocker cover seals and have both surfaces as clean as possible before installing. Sent...
by Davegrohl99
22 May 2021, 08:48
Forum: Campers
Topic: Mattress topper Bargain
Replies: 1
Views: 982

Re: Mattress topper Bargain

Miles better get one while you can!


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by Davegrohl99
21 May 2021, 18:56
Forum: Campers
Topic: Mattress topper Bargain
Replies: 1
Views: 982

Mattress topper Bargain

Hi everyone, After two years of ownership and constantly saying after every trip camping I’d get a topper I finally got one! And not for camping reasons as I’m currently self isolating in my camper for the next 10 days yippee! I’m in Ireland and just got this delivered today I’m sure Jysk are in the...
by Davegrohl99
27 Apr 2021, 10:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub nut cracker tool
Replies: 28
Views: 1840

Re: Rear hub nut cracker tool

I tried everything to remove the nut on my earlybay. Scaffolding pole etc nothing worked. I ordered the empi tool and soaked the nut every night with WD40 for a week until the tool arrived. It took a good 10 minutes of repeatedly whacking it from different angles but it finally came off with that to...
by Davegrohl99
10 Apr 2021, 18:13
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vintage speed exhaust
Replies: 1
Views: 298

Vintage speed exhaust

Hi everyone since rebuilding my engine in installed the newish to me back box and the last year hasn’t been kind. I have been toying with the idea of getting one of the vintage speed back boxes. https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/eu/wc251614-vintage-speed-exhaust-system.html But at €530 it needs to...
by Davegrohl99
10 Apr 2021, 18:10
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)
Replies: 7
Views: 656

Re: Engine oil (Halfrauds Classic)

Thanks for the info have another Tin of the Halfords stuff there so another two service worths with the reminder of the last tin.

I’ll see how it performs in the hopefully increase in temperature Over next few months.

Thanks


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