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Re: [Fot] Rod bearings

To: Robert Blake <rblake36@yahoo.com>,FOT <fot@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] Rod bearings
From: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:00:01 -0500
I back the bolts out of the rod cap partway and smack the head of the 
bolt with a rubber mallet.

- Tony Drews

At 09:12 PM 8/16/2009, Robert Blake wrote:
>Unwashed shade tree mechanic in need of advise.  Am attempting to replace the
>rod bearings on my TR4 with minimal success.  After loosening the nuts I
>attempted to push the piston up off the crank using the wooden handle of a
>mallet placed against the meaty part of the piston where the wrist pin sets.
>No movement. Yes, I actually did pull the plugs first!  I was reluctant to
>beat it too hard.  Checked the archives for previous posts on this issue but
>found none.  Appreciate any suggestions.
>
>Bob Blake

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