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Does anybody know a way to fix clanky rotors? my 4 valve BBb's are clanking horribly. thanks.

tubadaddy92 wrote:Does anybody know a way to fix clanky rotors? my 4 valve BBb's are clanking horribly. thanks.

It depends on what is causing the noise. If the clanking is caused by loose rotor bearings, then it's a job for a pro. But if the clanking is caused by worn out linkages, then you can either have it restored by a pro, or if you are handy, you can replace it with parts made from hobby-shop raw materials.

Here's an article about replacing the linkages. Only you will know whether you have the skills to undertake it.

http://www.rickdenney.com/valve_linkages.htm

Rick "who can tell if it is linkage by holding the rotor stop arm with the fingers and wiggling the paddle" Denney

Try fitting new rubber bumpers first. The rotors on my old Haag Eb were really noisy when I got it.

I got a bumper rubber strip (for which the shop did not even charge me), cut to lengths and fitted. The rotors are now as quiet as a new tuba.

Alternatively, if the cause of the noise is wear on the bearings, or linkage then oiling may stop, or at least reduce the clanking.

search for "clank" then read.