> Overpriced Parts Wrote:
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> > roots to wings Wrote:
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> > A guy on another forum had the exact same sound and he ended up having
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> > to replace the clutch bell and starter plate as the play was causing
> the
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> > metallic sounding rattle off throttle after a year of searching. He
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> > actually sent me a video of the bad bell and starter plate showing how
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> > it rattled. So at this point when I pull it apart I am looking at
> crank
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> > bushing, clutch bell, clutch bell gear, starter plate. I'd hate to
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> > replace the clutch assembly and crank, especially when I just snoozed
> on
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> > an e50 motor for $100.
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> You snoozed on 40 year old used e50 motor that most likely needs the
> same thing yours needs (a Rebuild)
True Roff, but that is still a good deal on an e50 considering I have seen most going for almost double that price. And nothing wrong with having a donor engine around.