Sorry: I meant to refer to crankshaft bearings (not seals), and they cost
$25 to remove and press in new ones. I took in my own parts.
Daryl
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> From: Daryl May <mayfam@sprynet.com>
> To: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>; spridgets list
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Engine Reconditioning
> Date: Tuesday, December 30, 1997 3:11 PM
>
> Pressing in new camshaft seals cost me only $25 at a shop, which included
> removing the old ones.
>
> Daryl
>
>
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> From: Guy Weller <GuyWeller@compuserve.com>
> To: spridgets list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Engine Reconditioning
> Date: Tuesday, December 30, 1997 12:30 PM
>
> Hi, I have been "hanging out" on the MGs list for the last 3 months and
> wondering why there was so little Spridget stuff on there. Now I find
that
> you are all lurking just up the street on another list !!
>
> I need advice on a 1275 engine rebuild.
> 1) Camshaft bearings are shot. Workshop manual lists an expensive
> sounding job of replacing them using a special tool and reamer. I have
> also been told that you just press out the old liners and press in new
with
> engineering adhesive to stop them spinning - no reaming required. Anyone
> done that job ?
>
> 2) Block needs a rebore, + 10 thou should be sufficient. Current pistons
> look good to use again. Can this be done using oversize rings in
standard
> pistons or will I have to buy new +10 oversize pistons ?
>
> Can anyone give advice ?
>
> Guy
> 78 Midget 1500
> 70 Sprite 1275
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