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Stuck pistons

To: morgans@autox.team.net
Subject: Stuck pistons
From: Mrgn914@cs.com
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 17:58:22 EDT
It is quite possible that this engine will need to be removed and dismantled 
to repair.  The TR engine has wet sleeves that may very well have become 
unseated at the bottom from your pushing on them.  There are copper gaskets 
that seal these sleeves and it is critical that they seal coolant from the 
sump.  You may not be able to get the pistons out of the bores without 
breaking them up.  In any case the rings, having rusted to the cylinder walls 
may cause them to be pitted.  Keep in mind that new liners, piston, and ring 
sets can be had for these engines from the various TR suppliers.  It would be 
my thought that considering what has transpired, this engine would benefit 
from a strip down.  With the engine on the bench the liner/piston assembly 
can be removed. 

I have done a number of these engines and they are quite robust, but certain 
precautions need to be observed and this is one of them.
Cheers,
S. Stierman 69 plus 8

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