We will try to make available some very helpful tips and information for those members considering doing their own repair or restoration work.

If you have some helpful information, tips and pictures you would like to share, be sure to send them to us.

 
 
Motor: Noise | Hissing & Squeaking
  • Poor lubrication (causes squeaking)
  • Leaking or ruptured muffler
  • Leaking around spark plug
  • Leaking cylinder head packing
  • Loose joint between motor and exhaust manifold
  • Loose valve spring chamber cover
  • Broken insulation on spark plug
  • Broken piston rings (blowing sound)
  • Tight piston rings (scraping sound)
 
 
 
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