Hi.
First post here.
I have a bit of a problem with the timing in my series IIA (petrol). I just replaced the timing gears, chain, etc. and found that the new crankshaft timing gear was 1/2 of a tooth off of the original I pulled out. I didn't know why this was so I called Rovers North here in the U.S. and they said that there was only one part for the crank gear, and they didn't know what to tell me about it. So I decided to advance the crankshaft on the gear 1/2 tooth instead of retarding it, but now, even though it runs like a top, it sounds like a diesel, with the lifters clattering away quite loudly, and uncomfortably so. I adjusted the timing (via the distributor) and the tappets to spec, but it is still making this noise. Has anyone heard of this before? Is the engine supposed to sound like that? It never has before... I would appreciate any help you folks could give...
Best regards,
Ben
First post here.
I have a bit of a problem with the timing in my series IIA (petrol). I just replaced the timing gears, chain, etc. and found that the new crankshaft timing gear was 1/2 of a tooth off of the original I pulled out. I didn't know why this was so I called Rovers North here in the U.S. and they said that there was only one part for the crank gear, and they didn't know what to tell me about it. So I decided to advance the crankshaft on the gear 1/2 tooth instead of retarding it, but now, even though it runs like a top, it sounds like a diesel, with the lifters clattering away quite loudly, and uncomfortably so. I adjusted the timing (via the distributor) and the tappets to spec, but it is still making this noise. Has anyone heard of this before? Is the engine supposed to sound like that? It never has before... I would appreciate any help you folks could give...
Best regards,
Ben