Hi everyone
I'm having a tough time getting my engine to start. When I turn the key, there is a terrible clanking sound that sounds like metal on metal. After a while, and usually, right before it kicks on, it reverts back the familiar smooth starting-up sound, then kicks on and runs just fine. Once the engine is warm, it starts very easily, but there is still a short initial clank, followed by a quick smooth starting sound, then fires right up.
Am I going to ruin the engine by running it? What could be causing that noise?
Additionally, and I'm not sure if the problem is related, but I've been getting water in my oil. (the telltale milky oil in the gearbox )
Does anyone have any experience with this? Any solution?
The engine was rebuilt less than 2 years ago and has less than 75 hours on it.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
Bristol '33
I'm having a tough time getting my engine to start. When I turn the key, there is a terrible clanking sound that sounds like metal on metal. After a while, and usually, right before it kicks on, it reverts back the familiar smooth starting-up sound, then kicks on and runs just fine. Once the engine is warm, it starts very easily, but there is still a short initial clank, followed by a quick smooth starting sound, then fires right up.
Am I going to ruin the engine by running it? What could be causing that noise?
Additionally, and I'm not sure if the problem is related, but I've been getting water in my oil. (the telltale milky oil in the gearbox )
Does anyone have any experience with this? Any solution?
The engine was rebuilt less than 2 years ago and has less than 75 hours on it.
Thanks in advance!
Dave
Bristol '33
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