[Bricklin] AMC Rod Bearings

[Greg Schroeder]

George,

I did check them at the top bottom and middle of the cylinder to make sure 
there was clearance.  The first set of rings I purchase the gap was to large 
so from that and the tech reference manual I checked them before 
installation.  The new ones seem to have a higher spring action to them and 
that may be adding to the issue of the tightness.  I plan to check the 
rotation over the next several days to see if it frees up some more.

The engine build date code and color marking on the crank indicates all 
standard rings and bearings which I am using.

Greg 0036



> Greg,
> Did you clearance the end gap of the rings (fit) them to the cyl bore or 
> use them right out of the box?
> Sounds like they are too tight in the bore. If you leave them that way you 
> may brake one or two and at the least gouge the cyl wall at worse jam a 
> piston, bend a rod and "window" the block.
> 127GEORGE!!