On Mon, 31 May 2004 08:28:42 -0700, "Gordon" wrote:

I'd be taking a close look at the new waterpump. Use a stethoscope to
locate the noise.
g
"FOP NO98" wrote in message
...
Fired up my four-year old Jasper remaned 5.7 Mercruiser (carb ) today.
Now
have a metal on metal-(ting ting ting) sound coming from what seems to be
the
timing gear cover. Seems to dissapate when the engine warms up. Motor has
about 130 hours on it. Put new water pump on it two weeks ago. Any help
would
be appreciated!



If you don't have a stethoscope, a long bladed screwdriver works well. Put the
blade on the pump and the handle against your ear. You'll be able to tell if
something is amiss.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!