#1 - My cam bearings had to be sized/reamed (once installed) before the cam
would go in the engine. My machine shop handled this for me.
#2 - Nope - gotta buy new pistons.
Les Myer
PDLJMPR
>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 ?
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>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 ?
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>Can anyone give advice ?
>
>Guy
>78 Midget 1500
>70 Sprite 1275
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