Tom Grant Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Just recently changed the head gasket and wanted to manually turn the engine but it appears to be very tight and click then becomes easy to turn. I would massively appreciate anybody who could tell me if this is either normal or if there is an issue in hand! cheers Tom IMG_0781.MP4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 The FIP will make similar noises if low or empty of diesel , and the noise seemed to occur every half turn ? cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I would double check all your timing marks before you use the starter, there should be compression resistance when turning but the clicking could be valve contact if your injectors are loose there should be no resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Grant Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Just checking the valve clearances I believe they should be checked in the firing order 1342? Correct me if I’m wrong. I haven’t yet put oil in the system is this a must? This is my first time playing with engines so please bare with me haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcock Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Valve clearances should be checked by the rule of nine. " Turn the engine until any tappet goes fully down. Count the valves from the front of the engine to that valve, take that number from nine, then count to that number from the front of the engine again and adjust that valve." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Grant Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Checked the valves using rule of nine hopefully all is good! Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Did you put the correct thickness head gasket back on? It should be easy to turn not tight in places, unless of course you have the injectors in when you will feel resistance as the compression increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Grant Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Roverdrive said: Did you put the correct thickness head gasket back on? It should be easy to turn not tight in places, unless of course you have the injectors in when you will feel resistance as the compression increases. Yes I have the injectors in and the gasket is the correct thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Tom you will feel 4 notches as the engine/injection pump rotates this is the cam-plate & roller inside the FIP operating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 19 hours ago, steve b said: The FIP will make similar noises if low or empty of diesel , and the noise seemed to occur every half turn ? cheers Steve b .........at the risk of repeating myself😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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