As far as the pistons sticking up 10 thousandths over the top of the block,
I wouldn't be concerned since the head gasket is at least that thick!
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> From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: 1100 assembly question(s)
> Date: Saturday, August 28, 1999 9:14 AM
>
> Greetings,
> I'm seeking any tips from those who have assembled an A-series or two
> as I've just got mine back the shop ready to go back together...I trust.
> It's the 1098 that you may remember consumed #2 big end bearing on a trip
3
> weeks ago.
> The crank has been ground to accept .040" oversize conrod bearings as the
> grinder says they were a touch off centre to start, necessitating removal
of
> a fair bit of metal.
> He asked me to do a "dummy" rebuild to see if the pistons protrude from
the
> block at top dead centre(center) ;) and to check (a couple of) the crank
> bearing clearances with a few bits of flexiguage.
> results were:
> centre main bearing: 1.75~2.0 thou.
> #2 and #4 conrod bearings both 1 thou.
> pistons 2&3 stick out about 10 thou from the top surface of the block,
> so I expect that if he 'centered' the journals 1&4 should too (will check
> that shortly)
> This is the first motor i've built ground up and I'm currently without a
> workshop manual..
> ....Question time.
> Should I use gasket sealant/cement on oil joints such as the oil filter
> connections?
> Should those clearances and the piston protrusion situation worry me?
> Can I trust just loctite on all the bearing studs (no locktabs)?
> I'm chomping at the bit to get it together but I want to do it
right...fools
> rush in etc.
> Any tips, opinions concerned or casual, and advice is appreciated.
> Andy
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