On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, andy webster wrote:
> I trust that you're using a good engine assembly lube, especially on
> the cam lobes and lifters....
Yes, I am. I didn't know if I should use it on the piston and cylinder
bore, so I used oil there.
> Is this a 1380 ala vizard?
Yup, all parts from APT.
> Do you have a five speed box? After driving ny girlfreinds prelude ,
> I find myself constantly going to shift into a non existent 5th!
Yes I've had a 5-speed for over 2 years.
I can't wait for the car to be together again.
Ulix
> andy
>
>
> >From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
> >Reply-To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
> >To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Installing the pistons
> >Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 16:23:37 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >The assembly of my 1380 finally got started today. The crank is in,
> turns
> >freely, no noticable end float at all (hope that's ok). VP7 cam is
> >installed, but sticks out too far at the end (will ask APT).
> >
> >First piston is installed, second one didn't want to go in and I
> BROKE THE
> >OIL RING!!! Arrgggg. Third one didn't want to go in either, also
> gets
> >hung up on the oil ring. I am using a new "Made in US" ring
> compressor,
> >the band type. Am I using the wrong tool, or is there a trick I am
> >missing? I think I remember Les Meyer cursing the flat band type
> >compressor, looking for one with a "rippled" band?
> >
> >Thanks for any tips.
> >
> > Ulix __/__,__
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> > '67 Sprite '74 X1/9
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Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__
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'67 Sprite '74 X1/9
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