At 07:42 PM 10/24/97 -0700, Peter Landy wrote:
>Mike Hartwig wrote:
>>
>>...snip
>> Still waiting on the engine block and head. Been one week now and they
still
>> haven't gotten my specs for pistons and bearings. I still have faith that
>> NAPA will do a good job. This shop here in Memphis, TN comes highly
>> recommended.
>>
>
>Hi Jay, although I've heard others mention this before I am not sure why
>one has to wait a week or more for their engine specs. Does this have
>to do with inspecting the various engine components for wear and then
>the following recommendations which bearings, rods, pistons require
>rebuilding?
>
>
Sorry about my choice of words there; I have about four manuals which all
show
tolerances for bearings and piston rings. The most thorough for engine
rebuilds
is the Haynes manual. With the Chilton's book second and Lindsey Porter's
book
a distant last place(this is a good manual though for other jobs).
The machine shop basically uses their calipers and telescopic gauges to
measure
the bore of the cylinder and bearing surfaces for concentricity(roundness)
and
dimensions. Then I know what bearings to buy(original or undersized) and if
I need new pistons and oversized rings, etc.
The reason my job is taking so long is because I specified a specific
machinist only; hopefully leaving no room for screw-ups. I don't know if
this tactic
worked though, cuz it's taking much longer and I just found out my distributor
drive spindle is chipped because of either (1) Stupid Previous engine
rebuilder(not me)
or (2) stupid machinist. But I give the machinist the benefit of the
doubt. Moss
Motors, I'll call you guys Monday to order the new drive.
jay
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