at last! some progress on my rebuild :)

[thestig246]

Been abit busy lately so havent been able todo much work on her. I had my mate make me some locking tabs for the crank in the end and they came out real well also there stainless steel so should be stronger??

here is a photo of my handworK (if it works)

[AdrianNPMajor]

Looking good.

Best

Adrian

[Dandy Dave]

Nice. They only work if you torque first, and then bend the corners up. Dandy Dave!

[thestig246]

haha was just testing you guys to see if youd notice just need to purchase a torque wrenth not unless father xmas brings me one

so im guessing now i have to drop the pistons in, i put new rings on those. is there anything important i need to know at this stage?

regaurds dan

[Dandy Dave]

Before installing the rings on the pistons, check them for proper gap in the cylinders. Dandy Dave!

[Pavel]

It might also be a good idea to check for ridges on the top of the cylinders. Top compression rings have a habit of shattering when meeting them.
By the way -- are 'ridge dodger' rings still available for these engines? I know they are for cars.
Pavel

[AdrianNPMajor]

Having stripped your engine down to this level I would highly recommend replacing the liners. New rings on their own doesn't really make sense after all the hard work you've put in to get this far.

Best

Adrian

[thestig246]

hi adrain,

may thanks, will check the pisten ring gap

the engine had been rebuild and recived new liners around 8 years ago ( as well as some welding too the block i just discovered ) and did very little work after (was parked up in garden for 5 years) but the person who did it did a poor job and it was never right, wouldnt start, lots of smoke ect. the crack was in a bad way too hence the rebuild.. and the farmer who owned it previously never new oil changes existed lol

Merry Christamas all!!