The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 235 engine noise, help needed!

Hi Keenebolter, I'm glad to hear that you have and easy fix. That was a good point someone made about checking the end play of each con rod. Something I learned years ago that to install a dial guage on the vibration damper, this way you would check crank end play with each piston installation. A bent rod can be suspect if there is no crank end play. You can use something like a big screw driver or pry bar to move the crank back and forth. If you don't remove any con rod or main caps at least check the torque for each. You can also see the condition of the cylinder walls to see if you have any cross hatch left from the last honing. This may sound like a lot of work but for myself being at your stage with the pan off I would consider removing the head along with pistons to hone the cylinder walls. You would be able to see if you have a ridge which could be removed before honing. I know this sounds extreme but I've seen cases where a couple of years down the road the guy is pushing blue. With the pan off you have access to the con rod bolts that allow you to have more fun and know your engine's condition. Just food for thought. I did my apprenticeship in a diesel engine shop so none of this intimidates.