<VV> Odd Rattling Noise in an LM

[corvairs]

It's a bad flywheel - no doubt about it.

Lon
www.corvairunderground.com


Jeffrey B. Aronson wrote:
> This is the board for technical expertise, so here goes.
>
> Recently I noted an odd rattling noise coming from the engine area of my 
> '66 Monza. It was not noticeable while underway, but when I pulled into 
> a parking spot at home, I heard the rattling sound. When I depressed the 
> clutch, it seemed to go away. Releasing the clutch brought it back.
>
> I've read of flywheel issues with the Corvair and understand that one 
> way to diagnose the potential problem is to depress the clutch pedal. If 
> it goes away, then you may have an issue with the flywheel.
>