Bill Mantz wrote:
>
> I have to admit, I'm already a little suspicious since the shrink
> wrapped package only contained 7 connecting rod bearings. The
> instructions in the box with the new +.020 pistons states to always use
> new circlips. Sounds good to me, only the pistons have no groove for
> circlips and the wrist pin is the length of the bore, so if there was a
> groove, you couldn't use one. Does the 1275 engine #12cj/da/h 35710 have
> circlips on the wristpins? I'd check the old ones, but the machinist has
> them. If they don't should the small end bushing always be replaced when
> fitting net wrist pins.
All 1275s used the press fit (heat the rod) type of wrist pin.
Do use the new pins with new pistons.
Do NOT try to hammer them in.
Have the shop heat the rods, any machine shop will know what to do.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
The bug in the rice bowl
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