My 1952 8N hasn't been started for a couple of years, (shame on Me!) While verifying that the engine hadn't seized during it's
hibernation I recently rocked the crankshaft forwards and backwards slightly. Thankfully the engine is still free but I detected a slight
metallic clunk each time I reversed the direction of rotation accompanied by a "minuscule" amount of play. There is no detectable looseness or wobble at the
crankshaft pulley. The sound I hear seems to emanate from more towards the rear half of the engine.
So kind gents, please what are your thoughts on the most likely component sources/causes for what I'm hearing and witnessing.
No running issues or untoward sounds detected when I last ran the tractor. I am preparing to put her back to work soon, and don't
expect to have any major issues in that regard but certainly want to stay ahead of any potentially damaging occurrences which
might be construed as early warning signals.....
Thank you,
hibernation I recently rocked the crankshaft forwards and backwards slightly. Thankfully the engine is still free but I detected a slight
metallic clunk each time I reversed the direction of rotation accompanied by a "minuscule" amount of play. There is no detectable looseness or wobble at the
crankshaft pulley. The sound I hear seems to emanate from more towards the rear half of the engine.
So kind gents, please what are your thoughts on the most likely component sources/causes for what I'm hearing and witnessing.
No running issues or untoward sounds detected when I last ran the tractor. I am preparing to put her back to work soon, and don't
expect to have any major issues in that regard but certainly want to stay ahead of any potentially damaging occurrences which
might be construed as early warning signals.....
Thank you,