OK who know what the ring gap should be on a stock
1500 piston? ... can't find it in the books at this
moment.
I pulled #3 piston... it looks good! No gouges...rings in
tack!
I had to tap it up from underneath but it popped right out
with simple
hand pressure at the other end of a long socket extension.
Is it possible the rings simply stuck?
they are pretty crusty. I'll post pics latter this evening
of the
cylinder walls which look fine. The piston shows a bit of
wear
on two sides but all the rings are there in one piece and
can be
moved around.
I stuck the upper most ring back in the cyl just to check
for
warpage. I can't see any light around the wall/ring
interface
regardless of where I put it in the cyl (as long as I have
it
perfectly perpendicular to the walls.
so... what's my next step? just bite the bullet and
bore it and drop new 9:1 pistons in? :-)
Paul Tegler ptegler@cablespeed.com
www.teglerizer.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael" <blue_jay@bigfoot.com>
To: <spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 5:30 PM
Subject: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: engine rebuild after the
screw up! What are the odds
> Paul, if you do find that you need to replace a piston,
I'd definitely yank
> 'em all and go 9:1. I did it without upgrading the cam,
and everyone raves
> about my performance. Considering the cost, it's a lot of
bang for the
> buck.
>
> Michael
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ptegler <ptegler@gouldfo.com>
> To: <triumphs-owner@autox.team.net>;
<triumphs@autox.team.net>;
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>;
<spitfire-enthusiast@yahoogroups.com>;
> <SPIT6CGT6@yahoogroups.com>; <nass@egroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 1:13 PM
> Subject: [spitfire-enthusiast] Re: engine rebuild after
the screw up! What
> are the odds
>
>
> > Well,,..
> > just checked the engine. The oil Marvel Mystery
> > oil I left in the cyls overnight is gone in #3.
> > 1 2 and 4 still have almost the full amount I put
> > in late last night.
> >
> > So... I assume I need rings and or a piston to replace
#3
> >
> > QUESTION...
> > What are the odds it's just rings and I can get away
with
> > only replacing the rings in #3? The cyl walls look OK.
> > nice and shiny with no scoring visible.
> > They appear to still be the orig pistons (no overbore
> > only 37K orig miles on the odometer)
> >
> > Do I chance it and just replace the rings? .... replace
the
> > pistons and rings? (1...all 4 as a set) If so should I
go
> > ahead and drop in a set of 9:1 flat top pistons?
> >
> > anyone BTDT...either/any of these routes?
> >
> > Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com
www.teglerizer.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ptegler@gouldfo.com>
> > To: < Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 9:28 AM
> > Subject: better head gasket and source
> >
> >
> > OK...asking for the collective list wisdom....
> >
> > I'm looking for the better quality in head gaskets
> > for a Spitfire 1500 engine.
> > Who/what/where delivers a decent quality head gasket?
> >
> > VB now carries ARP head stud sets... are they worth
> > the money (~$80 vs stock at half that)
> >
> > Paul Tegler ptegler@gouldfo.com
www.teglerizer.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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