Hi All,
I'm trying to keep my FJ40's F motor from going to the scrapper.
After sitting for a week, it would not start. I spent all weekend tracking it--no spark. Timing was off.
I got it running again, and it ran good around the block. I was adjusting the timing when there was a big explosion and engine shut off.
Smoke came out of the Carb, valve cover and side cover on the block. I had never seen such a thing.
It took me a while, but I was able to get it running again. Now there is a knocking noise at higher RPM. No knocking at idle.
Power is still good--but is sounds horrible.
Any ideas? Maybe a bent pushrod after explosion?
I haven't torn into it yet--I wanted to get some pointers from the experts at IH8MUD before I go overboard.
Thanks guys!
I'm trying to keep my FJ40's F motor from going to the scrapper.
After sitting for a week, it would not start. I spent all weekend tracking it--no spark. Timing was off.
I got it running again, and it ran good around the block. I was adjusting the timing when there was a big explosion and engine shut off.
Smoke came out of the Carb, valve cover and side cover on the block. I had never seen such a thing.
It took me a while, but I was able to get it running again. Now there is a knocking noise at higher RPM. No knocking at idle.
Power is still good--but is sounds horrible.
Any ideas? Maybe a bent pushrod after explosion?
I haven't torn into it yet--I wanted to get some pointers from the experts at IH8MUD before I go overboard.
Thanks guys!