Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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After reinstalling the generator, did you check and adjust if necessary the timing chain free play before restarting the engine?
Posted on: Today 8:46
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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At first I put a pry bar on the generator and tightened it. When I started the car it made a sound like the bearings were over tightened so I loosened it and I'm afraid I ran the car with the chain too loose.
I don't know how to check nor adjust the timing chain freeplay. I'm taking the cover off today so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks [PROCESSING IMAGE.... PLEASE WAIT]
Posted on: Today 11:01
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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You check the timing chain tension via the round inspection port on the timing chain cover.
You adjust the chain free play via swiveling the generator around its pivot.
Posted on: Today 11:52
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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Oh great. How do I know when it has the proper tension? Thank you
Posted on: Today 12:37
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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I don't recall ever seeing a factory specification, it may be in the factory blueprint on engine assembly notes, I'll take a look later and see. That not withstanding, if memory serves, folks who service these motors generally seem to recommend about 1/2" max deflection at the inspection port.
PS. Per note 7 on Packard factory blueprint MISC-1-730 "Motor Construction Notes", maximum total deflection should be 1/4" measured at the midpoint between the generator and the camshaft. This print was published for the 11th series 8-cylinder models and I know of no reason why the 14th should be different.
Posted on: Today 12:40
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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You are awesome as usual. Thank you so much
Posted on: Today 12:51
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Re: No power and popping noises after generator installation '36 STD 8
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I've edited my post since your response, please re-read it.
Posted on: Today 13:00
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