you should have soaked it in coke rather than in oil, that would have worked
a treat.
> ----------
> From: Jack I. Brooks[SMTP:brooks@belcotech.com]
> Reply To: Jack I. Brooks
> Sent: Monday, November 23, 1998 1:14 PM
> To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Removing pistons from liners
>
>
> Scions,
>
> Having acquired a TR4 engine to rebuild for my TR3 (late better head and I
> can still drive while I rebuild) I have been stymied by one reluctant
> piston, rusted in place.
>
> I am replacing both liner and piston, so all I need intact, is the conrod.
> Some water ran into one cylinder, so that intake valve is pretty rusty, as
> was this piston/liner assy. The rest of the engine is in great shape,
> with
> minimal rust anywhere. The crank has never been cut, etc., etc.
>
> The liner came out with the piston still firmly stuck. For the past three
> weeks, I have soaked it, beat on it, soaked it and beat on it on a regular
> basis. Yesterday, while beating on it, I noticed I had cracked the bottom
> of the liner, but the piston still hadn't moved yet. EURIKA!
>
> A few swift (but gentle) blows, with the square end of my axe, split the
> liner wide open and my conrod was saved.
>
> Is it just me...... or has anyone else had this much trouble with
> dissasembly?
>
> Jack (still holding discussing with the Missus about building the engine
> in
> the house instead of the garage this winter) Brooks
>
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