Subject: Re: cylinder/piston advice needed!
Author: dave luby
Date: Sep 9, 2001, 6:57 PM
Post ID: 1708170902
Andy,This may sound like basic stuff,but did you try doing the compression
in the low cylinder again with a little oil added
| From: andy hill <gun-@lynnet.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: "David J. Otis" <dj-@dotis.com> CC: loopframe <Loopfram-@topica.com> Subject: cylinder/piston advice needed! Date: Sun, 9 Sep 2001 16:37:37 -0400 ============================================================ Explore the jungle in your backyard -- FREE! eNature has bird sounds, Animal Finder, Field Guides, experts, activities and more for a suburban safari you'll never forget. http://click.topica.com/caaadfpb1dfltb2HKn1a/eNature ============================================================ hi dave- after getting kermit outfitted with the new engine/trans., i went out for a ride today- real nice, but the torque just wasn't there [STILL!] so i came back home and grabbed the compression guage. crap!!! 120lbs., left cyl., 150 rt.cyl........ question- i lubed the cyl. walls with a liberal dose of stp engine oil treatment before sliding them over the pistons. is it possible that this sticky stuff has prevented the rings from sealing? i was gonna assemble them dry [figuring the nikisil is hard stuff & could take it] but d. richardson reccommended against it. i did lap the valves, so this is the only thing i can think of. if so, i guess i gotta tear it down again @#$!!%&(%!! and hone [?] the cyls.??? any advice is needed& wanted, with thanks!!!!! andy ============================================================ Explore the jungle in your backyard -- FREE! eNature has bird sounds, Animal Finder, Field Guides, experts, activities and more for a suburban safari you'll never forget. http://click.topica.com/caaac1Nb1dfltb2HKn1f/eNature ============================================================ |
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