[Amc-list] 195.6 rod noise...

[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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