- 1. Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Gerard Chateauvieux <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
- Date: Sat, 5 Jun 1999 22:45:58 -0700
- I am seeking the wisdom of those with engine rebuilding expertise. I have a 1275 that I examined today for redbuild potential. This was a running engine when removed, but I never witnessed it's perf
- /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00365.html (9,028 bytes)
- 2. Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 08:04:48 EDT
- << I would have the block hot tanked before doing anything. >> Gerald-- Not knowing anything about your skill as a machinist or your tool kit, and knowing full well my own limitations in answering th
- /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00371.html (7,531 bytes)
- 3. Re: Engine rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Jun 1999 12:30:44 -0700
- Hi Gerard, After reviewing your note, I would either have the machine shop give the engine a good look over. You will need a good set of inside and outside mic's to check for wear further. If there i
- /html/spridgets/1999-06/msg00377.html (11,271 bytes)
- 4. Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Adrian Jones <AdrianJones@compuserve.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 19:13:26 -0400
- Hi Folks, Oil consumption is now 80 miles/quart. I can now see smoke from the back when driving - not like a big plume of smoke, sort of like a haze. I imagine I'm dripping a fair amount out as well.
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01303.html (7,337 bytes)
- 5. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:14:30 +0100
- I think I am right in saying that when you add oil to the cylinders for the compression test what you do is improove the sealing of the piston rings. By comparing the wet and dry tests you can ident
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01320.html (8,615 bytes)
- 6. Fw: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 18:58:02 +0100
- I think I am right in saying that when you add oil to the cylinders for the compression test what you do is improove the sealing of the piston rings. By comparing the wet and dry tests you can ident
- /html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01377.html (8,788 bytes)
- 7. Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 14:05:47 -0400
- Hi Listers, It's engine rebuild time. I have a 1275 which has been completely taken apart and has been sent to the machine shop today. I have a mechanic doing the work and offering guidance. However,
- /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00854.html (7,557 bytes)
- 8. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 15:26:44 EDT
- Personally I am never keen on a big over-bore on an engine that doesn't need it because it ultimately reduces the life of the block and I don't think makes that much more power. What does he mean by
- /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00860.html (7,068 bytes)
- 9. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 22:49:11 -0400
- There's not a whole lot of space between the cylinders on these little need /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Arc
- /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00880.html (6,994 bytes)
- 10. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 13:26:33 EDT
- << Personally I am never keen on a big over-bore on an engine that doesn't need Agreed but there is always the possibilty of sleeving the block. My 1275 came with factory installed sleeves. This was
- /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00904.html (7,344 bytes)
- 11. Re: Engine Rebuild (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 10:38:54 -0700
- Yes, but have you priced installing sleeves if your block is overbored? Not cheap! Unless your building a race engine, stick with minimum bore size and put your money into breathing, balancing and ti
- /html/spridgets/2002-05/msg00906.html (7,919 bytes)
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