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Listers,<br>
<br>
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>
<br>
Used:<br>
<ul>
<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>
</li>
<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>
</li>
<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>
</ul>
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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