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Re: spitfire engine rebuild

To: Zahid Ahsanullah <zahid@mozart.sps.mot.com>
Subject: Re: spitfire engine rebuild
From: Greg Meboe <meboe@wsunix.wsu.edu>
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 10:57:53 -0700 (PDT)
Zahid,
        It's good you're rebuilding the engine yourself; it's a satisfying 
job.  However, there are certain things that should be done on any rebuild, 
just to make sure that it will turn out well.   Having to re-rebuild an 
engine is frustrating.
        Size the rods, get a new oil pump, replace the timing chain (and 
maybe a sprocket or two), check those thrust surfaces like the life of 
the engine depends on it, use new gaskets and seals (again), use 
all new bearings (again).  That's the minimum list.  Others may have more 
things to add to this, as I may have overlooked some stuff.
        Beyond that list, have a machine shop check the bores and pistons 
together, have them check the crank, you check the rocker shaft for wear 
and you check the oil pressure relief valve for correct seating.
        Above all, Don't lose heart.  

                Greg
                            Greg Meboe     meboe@wsunix.wsu.edu
                            Dept. of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
                            Washington State University,  Pullman, Wa.
                            '85 XJ-12 H.E. (daily)  '67 Spit-6 '74 TR-6


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