Mike Hartwig wrote:
>
> 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
Hi Jay, thanks for the reply. If you ask me maybe you did the right
thing. It is better to wait a little longer to get the engine right.
Someone here wrote about how his engine rebuilding was botched up
because the shop forgot to put back the oil pump spring. As a result he
started the engine with no oil pressure present. One can never be too
carefull - better late then sorry. Keep us posted with as often as you
can about your progress with the engine rebuilding.
Peter
'74 BGT
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