Well I was working on my British car does that count : )
Lin
On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM, brian S <bugeye15@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I didn't get to take my Bugeye out this week either.
> When I pulled my head after blowing a head gasket earlier this year, (1098)
> I discovered that there was a line etched between cylinders #1 and #2.
> I can't skim hte head anymore since it's been cut about .100 already.
> machine shop guy says not that big a deal as he can weld the spot and then
> skim that part flat. I do have another 1098 head, but the one one the car
> has
> already
> been ported. Decisions, decisions.
> After popping the head gasket off, I discover that there is pitting on the
> block
> between also. ugggggh. looks like I have to pull the engine.
> Was hoping to be able to put that off til this winter.
>
> Choices I have to make:
> 1. Rebuild present 2 inch main 1098, I have a new standard crank and a set
> of
> .030 over
> pistons. (although it seems one piston is missing an oil ring) gonna be fun
> to
> find that.
>
> 2. rebuild a small main 1098 (that smokes) that I have sitting around.
> would
> make for a possible
> 1 day pull and swap.
>
> 3. bite the financial bullet and get a 1275, probably have to get it
> rebuilt.
>
> Probably could get away with $1500-2000 to do the 1098s, but
> looking at $3-4000 if it needs pistons, (likely) for the 1275.
> plus a new clutch setup, that I really didn't want to spend just now.
>
> Son graduating High school and needs a laptop for college, Mustang needs
> tires, wife's birthday comin up....
>
>
> decisions, decisions, decisions
>
>
> Brian S.
> Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Thanks to Frank C.
>
>
>
> > On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 7:25 PM, <miniac7@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I certainly hope you are all enjoying your British cars this week.
> It's
> > > almost over, so if you haven't already been, get out and drive yours
> more
> > > than usual. This weekend I'll be on a two-day 750 mile Mini Lap of
> Virginia
> > > for classic Mini's only.
> > >
> > > http://www.britishcarweek.org/
> > >
> > > Howard Collins
> > > Virginia Beach, VA.
> > > '60 AH Bugeye Sprite
> > > '68 Austin Mini
> > >
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