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<p>The bearings are spoken for.</p>
<p>Bob<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2/27/2017 10:56 AM, Bob Spidell
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Listers,<br>
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I have some used and new/leftover parts from a recent rebuild of
my BJ8's engine. The used parts might be suitable for a 'budget
build,' and I'm offering them free (you pick up shipping). The
new parts are offered at a significant discount to retail (again,
you pick up shipping). They include:<br>
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Used:<br>
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<li>Pistons (6) - These are 0.030" oversize, and are in
remarkable shape (see attached photos of one that has been
cleaned-up and one in 'original' condition, as are the 5
others). The wrist pins are perfect, but the ring lands might
require a small shim. These performed well in my car until
removed. Note only one was cleaned-up, but I see no evidence
of damage on the other 5.<br>
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<li>Valves (intake and exhaust) - The exhaust valves are
stellite SS, and show no wear on the shaft--nor do the intake
valves--which might require a slight polish only. The faces
are fine, but with expected 'carbon' buildup. I have no idea
if valves can or should be reused, but if they can these are
perfect candidates (some of the seats had receded, but the
valves showed minimal if any wear--I can't really tell). <br>
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<li>Full set of springs (double type) - These might have lost
some 'spring,' and were shimmed to beef them up (shims
available). I tested the head on the bench, and all cylinders
retained fluid except one, so it appears the springs were
exerting sufficient pressure.</li>
<li>Bronze/silicon valve guides - These show no apparent wear
and appear to be better quality than the new set I replaced
them with. In over 100K miles I never had an issue with
binding ('top hat' style seals available).</li>
<li>Valve collars (Moss# 031-228) - These show some wear,
probably due to the springs rotating, but appear serviceable.</li>
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New:<br>
<ul>
<li>Main and con rod bearings (0.010" under) - I bought these a
while ago expecting my crankshaft would need to be ground
under, but it's still STD after almost 200K miles. These are
high quality ACL 'Duraglide' brand from Australia. $50<br>
</li>
<li>Moss Healey engine metallic green paint - Two cans at $10/ea
(retail: $20.99). I'm only selling these because I already
have a couple cans and this stuff degrades if not used within
a year or two (BTW, my engine builder thought this paint was
excellent, and wished he could find similar quality for the
SBC, Hemi and other builds he does).</li>
<li>Intake/exhaust manifold brass nuts (10) - These retail for
$5/ea. My engine builder reused the old ones before I could
get these to him (he thought the used ones were fine). I've
been told the ones Moss is currently offering are not exactly
correct (FWIW). $25 for all 10.</li>
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Usually, I'd chuck the used stuff, but thought I'd check and see
if someone can make use of them. I'd keep the new stuff--'just in
case'--but this is the last rebuild this engine will receive (from
me, at least).<br>
<p>Cheers,</p>
<p>Bob<br>
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