[Fot] Rod bearings

[RACER BUD]

Oh...and....Since you are an 'Unwashed Mechanic'...You're already on top of 
the world...Work on that Tr so late that you're too tired to think about a 
shower...Don't worry about the grease on the pillow from the oil puddle that 
your head rested in!..Funny..but true...
RB
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Blake" <rblake36 at yahoo.com>
To: "FOT" <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:12 PM
Subject: [Fot] Rod bearings


> Unwashed shade tree mechanic in need of advise.  Am attempting to replace 
> the
> rod bearings on my TR4 with minimal success.  After loosening the nuts I
> attempted to push the piston up off the crank using the wooden handle of a
> mallet placed against the meaty part of the piston where the wrist pin 
> sets.
> No movement. Yes, I actually did pull the plugs first!  I was reluctant to
> beat it too hard.  Checked the archives for previous posts on this issue 
> but
> found none.  Appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Bob Blake
>
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