TS standing for 2 mths - tapping noise on start up

TS standing for 2 mths - tapping noise on start up

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Count Vampirski

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151 posts

109 months

Wednesday 20th May 2015
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TS standing for 2 mths - tapping noise on start up - dare not run it for more than 3 bursts of 10 secs - could this be hydraulic tappets draining back, engine appears rough running too, if so how long with thick old tired oil to re pressurize? - any other thoughts?

Count Vampirski

Original Poster:

151 posts

109 months

Thursday 21st May 2015
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belts unknown however inspection shows all present and correct with tension

Count Vampirski

Original Poster:

151 posts

109 months

Tuesday 26th May 2015
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yet to pluck up the courage to re-start..