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1. expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: Scott Donnelly <oharajem@free.midcoast.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:23:53 -0400; Engine tear down in search of expensive sounding noises... Removed the oil pan - no chunks or pieces found. Removed rocker assembly. Push rods, rocker arms, valve springs and lifters all look good. R; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00215.html (8,335 bytes)
2. Re: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: <cs_tscg@bellsouth.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 8:57:43 -0400; This happened to me once when I re-used some old pistons. It seems the slot where the rings fit was too wide (worn) and put too much stress on the ring. Also, is it possible yours froze to the cylind; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00216.html (9,239 bytes)
3. Re: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: "jumpin'jan" <servaij@cris.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:20:25 -0700; I recommend rebuilding the whole engine. I have seen broken rings in Alpine engines before and I suspect improper piston ring gap (not enough ring gap). Someone probably forgot to set the gap, and i; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00217.html (7,630 bytes)
4. RE: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: "Paul and Susan Almjeld" <palmjeld@home.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:30:38 -0500; I agree. The ring gap is a critical measurement that is too often overlooked when rebuilding an engine. The usual indication of a broken piston due to improper (too small) ring gap is a lifting of th; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00218.html (8,566 bytes)
5. Re: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: SloMoIV@aol.com; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 12:15:05 EDT; ............. Two others had broken top rings. Connecting rod bearings look a little pitted and one had started to "smear". Crank shaft looks good and should just need a polishing. Any ideas on why t; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00223.html (7,882 bytes)
6. Re: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: Scott Donnelly <oharajem@free.midcoast.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 12:13:03 -0400; (SD): There is almost no evidence of any ring ridge (SD): To my knowledge, the engine has never been apart. Are there any identifing marks to stock pistons? The connecting rods are each punched with; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00224.html (8,275 bytes)
7. Re: expensive engine noises - update (score: 1): Author: "J Arzt" <humber_snipe@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:00:31 -0500; Welcome to the club! I can only attest to the engine I removed from my 1967 Sunbeam Funwagon, which had those exact marks, holes, and piston ring bits in it. Upon disassembly, I discovered that two o; /html/alpines/2001-06/msg00241.html (10,123 bytes)

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