Loud Clacking

SAMMYJAMMY · 09-26-2009, 02:04 AM

I Took My Sammy To The Store Today And I Noticed At 3500rpm And Up I Hear A Loud Clacking Noise.it Sounds Almost Like Something Is Loose Any Ideas Anyone.

Billjohn · 09-26-2009, 01:29 PM

First we need to know where you are hearing it from. I am guessing engine, but please clarify.

If it is the engine, you need to listen while it is parked. Open the hood and bring bring up the rpm's while looking at the engine. Try to determine whether the noise is coming from the valve cover or the block. If it's the valve cover, pull it off and check all the rockers. If it is the block, then it's gonna be more than I can explain in a post... it could be piston slap or worse. Basically, you would need to rebuild the motor.

SAMMYJAMMY · 09-26-2009, 06:36 PM

Billjohn Today I Removed The Valve Cover On The Sammy Hoping It Was Just A Loose Rocker.but The Clacking Noise Is Comming From Under The Rockers.should I Buy A Rebuild Kit For It.do I Need A New Cylinder Head Or Should Just Open It It Up More And See How Bad It Is.

Billjohn · 09-26-2009, 07:33 PM

Well, that sucks.
You will have to remove the head, but I am afraid the problem could be major.
Look for a valve that may have broken and may be bouncing around in there. This could damage the head, piston and the cylinder.

Next could be a piston skirt that has cracked off. That would cause the piston to tilt as it moves up and down and that will damage the cylinder, piston (of course) and possibly the valves depending on how twisted it got.

And the last thing I can think of could be a rod or rod bearing cap that has broken. Could cause a window in the side of the block.

Best thing to do would be to pull the head first, and then possibly the motor if the damage isn't evident. Be forwarned, it could get expensive, and if you don't have any experiance in motor rebuilding then it may take awhile...
Good luck.

SAMMYJAMMY · 09-30-2009, 01:09 AM

BIILJOHN I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT A FEW REBUILD KITS ONE FROM ROCKY ROAD OUTFITTERS WHICH IS $370, OR CALMINI FOR $660. THE PRICE OF THE CHEAPER ONE IS NICE BUT I HAVE HEARD THAT CALMINI IS THE BEST.sO IS IT WORTH IT TO SPEND TWICE THE MONEY FOR THE CALMINI ,REMEMBER THIS IS A SAMURAI THAT MIGHT GO OFF ROAD ONCE AND AWHILE CAUSE I DO OWN A JEEP 4X4 THAT I TAKE OUT ONCE AND AWHILE TO.I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO HIT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SO ME AND THE OLD LADY CAN USE FOR SOME FISHING TRIPS.SINCE WE DONT ALWAYS HAVE THE KIDS AND THE JEEP IS NOT THE GREATEST ON GAS.I WAS ALSO THINKING OF DOING A CAM BOTH OF THESE PLACES HAVE ONE I LIKE THE ON FROM ROCKY ROAD THEY HAVE 2 TO PICK FROM I LIKE THE ONE FOR MORE TOP END.THANKS FOR YOUR REPLYS

Billjohn · 09-30-2009, 01:43 PM

There is another option that (I can assure you) will put some power back under the hood... I did it with the Stalker Project a few years ago.

Depending on the kit you get it can be a bit more pricey, but heck... you almost double the horses.

G13b.com

SAMMYJAMMY · 09-30-2009, 03:40 PM

Billjohn Where Can I Find The Kit You Put A Pic Of.website?thankS For Your Help

Billjohn · 09-30-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMMYJAMMY

Billjohn Where Can I Find The Kit You Put A Pic Of.website?thankS For Your Help

G13b.com

Here is a little more on the motor rebuild we did for the project:
JFE Power - iZook

SAMMYJAMMY · 10-02-2009, 12:51 AM

Billjohn I Went To The Website BUT As Far As A Price For The Rebuild KIT All It Will Say Is That There Is A $300 Core Charge . I Have Gone To The Site Many Times But No Price.they Price Out Other Kits But Not The Hi -po Kit.i was also wondering were to get a aluminum cylinder head or is the stock cylinder aluminum or cast .

Billjohn · 10-02-2009, 07:49 AM

You may have to give them a call. It has been a couple years now since they delivered ours. The stock block and head are cast aluminum.