Bad noise at startup

[philw696]

If its charging ok and its just the bearings you will be able to replace just those. All bearings have numbers on them. Any good independent motor factor should be able to supply or just do a Google search.

 

[philw696]

simply bearings.co.uk it will most likely be the bearings noisey if she is charging ok. Phil.

 

[Parisien]

....yes they will....except anything for a 1950s Aurelia......


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[Klive]

It's been stripped down, all the parts checked and to use the experts terminology, everything's mint!
So it'll be back to checking the other pulleys again.

Maybe the rebuild has solved the issue.

 

[hodroyd]

That's annoying to not find it..!!

 

[Parisien]

Pulleys often give bother.....hope you nail it down soon


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[Klive]

Here is the alternator expert I used. Last time I used him was more than 25 years ago so he's got a little experience!
SandC Electrical in Harlow. http://www.sandcelectrical.com
Yesterday evening Steve put it on a test bed and said nothing was wrong with it. After a conversation he said he'll strip it down in the morning and check all the components individually. This evening he explained all the components in detail and the situation of each of them. He'd also put it on 2 test beds under load to prove it.
If any of the components needed replacing he can find the alternatives through his extensive knowledge of Nippon Denso alternators and therefore avoid charging an arm and a leg.
I also showed my YouTube video of the noise to which he said its definetly not an alternator noise, perhaps I should of started here. He then said he'll share it with the mechanic that also works there. An hour later I got a call from him suggesting the secondary air pump.

Now that's what I call good service.

I did get charged a tenner for the strip down but it was worth it.

 

[BennyD]

Sounds like great service and cheap too. It's reassuring to know that guys like these still exist.

 

[Chrisbassett]

Maybe add these guys to the recommendations and/or alternative parts threads as I'm sure others would benefit. Hope it all works out well, sounds like it will.

 

[Parisien]

Great Klive....hope its now almost nailed!

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[hodroyd]

Crikey that's good service and well priced help too..!!

 

[Klive]

Progress perhaps. It could it be this.
It's a flexible coupling holding the secondary air pump to its bracket. You can see the other 2 in the bottom photo.
I need to find a new one now without buying a whole pump!!!!

 

[safrane]

Any good?

http://meccom.thomasnet.com/viewitems/sandwich-mounts/flex-bolt-174-mounts

 

[Klive]

Thanks Peter. Not quite the right size but it may mean I'll need to replace all 3, which shouldn't be an issue as long as the space is ok.

 

[conaero]

Klive, I have a 4200 engine in the garage, I'll go take a look in a mo for you, I am sure something can be made up if not.

Get some small tap washers from a plumbers merchant, simples.

Thinking back, my air pimp was metal not plastic but I'll check.

 

[Klive]

Thanks Matt or if not I'm sure this place will have the right size.
http://products.rpmmech.com/viewite...ic-thread-type-1?&sortid=1031&measuresortid=0

 

[conaero]

A bolt with the head cut off, a tap or two washer and 2 metal washers, job done.

 

[hodroyd]

If it has to be flexible, that looks a bit like a flexible exhaust mounting, may be worth a look..??

 

[CatmanV2]

I think Matt has the right of it. Longevity may be a concern but...

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[Klive]

Found the right item at Merlin Motorsport.
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/oil-cooler-mounting-rubber-m6-oc-av-mtg

Thanks all.

With a bit of luck and dry weather I'll be driving it again at the weekend.