Thanks Kas!
In as much as the particular engine is all standard bore, and crank
journals, I didn't figure it had been touched since it left the
factory.
But I guess anything is possible. At lease I'm reassured that I won't
have to worry about special consideration for a weakness in that
particular area!
Thanks again,
Joe
"R. Kastner" wrote:
>
> -To the best of my knowledge the factory never issued a special piston for
> any engine. I am certain I would have heard of this modification had it been
> a factory involved fitting. Sound much like a piston froma after-market
> source. It might be that this piston was readily available from local
> sources at the time of the cars repair schedule ( rebuilt time).I have also
> never heard of any special oiling problem with that engine. It was probably
> one of the strongest TRIUMPH engines ever produced.---- Original
> Message -----
> From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
> To: Friends of Triumph <FOT@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 11:00 AM
> Subject: Small bearing 1296 Spitfire engine
>
> > This is particularly aimed at Kas, but if anyone has any inputs or
> > observations please chime in!
> >
> > When I tore down the engine I will be using for my Race Car, I noticed
> > that everything was Standard (Bore, bearings, etc.). But the number
> > three piston was not the same as the other three. It had holes that
> > were located either side of the wrist pin on both sides extending
> > downward from the oil ring groove.
> >
> > I mentioned this to others who have the same engine and discovered that
> > others have seen this same configuration. My question is: "Was this
> > some sort of factory modification to solve an oiling problem with the
> > third cylinder?"
> >
> > If so, what allowances should I make when building this up as a race
> > engine?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe Curry
> >
> > P.S. the piston is not stamped STANPART as the others are, but has the
> > part number 18697 on both the top and inside.
> > --
> > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> >
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"If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
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