[Spridgets] 1275 motor status

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

Work it in both directions; up then down. Work it.
I spent a month getting some Mercedes pistons out, and the aluminum ring
lands were powder from age. I finally used dry ice.  ...bill in corvallis
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of bjshov8 at tx.rr.com
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 6:45 PM
To: Spridgets
Subject: [Spridgets] 1275 motor status

Can I post about an actual Lbc engine?  No potty or wind.

I took my short block to my dad's shop and stripped it down,  with the crank
out I managed to drive out 3 pistons using a bfh.  The 4th is stuck tight.
I'm soaking it overnight w/ ph blaster then tomorrow one last try before we
drive home.  I think thE pistons will clean up and can be used, and the
cylinders don't look all that bad.  The wrist pins are stuck but can
probably free up with a little work.  Then w/ rings, gaskets and bearings
I'll be back in business.  It has sure been a lot of trouble so far.
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