Re: [Amc-list] 195.6 rod noise...

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Seconded!
Those long skinny 196 rods will punch a hole right thru the block!
Been there, done that!
Seen other examples!
For some reason a 196 seems to exert more torque in that last moment of life then at any other time!

Don't drive it!
ask the friend if he has another engine for you to use if/when it blows. If it is a chevy small block, run...

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5
2004 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.7L, Quadratrac II
" I realize that death is inevitable.
I just don't want to be around when it happens! "

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> gorhodes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > Got a quick question.I have a 196 6 cyl. and I have a rod bearing making 
> noise.My friend said to just drive it.Could this mess up the crankshaft?Thanks 
> in advance.
> 
> Your friend probably says "drive it" because when it breaks, it's "just 
> a rambler" and you won't care!
> 
> It will break if it really is a rod noise. It's 40+ years old, its a 
> testament to the quality of the motor that it's running at all, you can 
> hardly hold it against Nash or AMC. Likely bad maintenance over the past 
> decades by previous owners.
> 
> There is no quick fix for that. If a rod bearing has gone bad 99% chance 
> it was run low on oil etc and journals are scored.
> 
> If the conn rod exits the side of the block it won't be repairable, or 
> even good for parts! Best fix it now.
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