Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: gonna be a fun rebuild i think

Author: Zink, Rich, ITD

Date: Jun 11, 2003, 1:54 PM

Post ID: 1713351212



If the junk coming out of the combustion chamber was that bad I would start
by ordering a gasket set. I would then:
1) drop the pan so you can clean it and the sludge trap
2) Pull the heads, not forgetting about the stud buried under the big bolt
cover.
3) Remove the con rods from the big end (crank)
4) Pull the cylinders with the pistons and rods intact.
5) Then you could use heat/cold/chemicals to free up the pistons.
6) Assess the condition of the parts and act/order accordingly.
7) If you need pistons/cylinders, get the gilardoni kit and never worry
about it again.

Rich


-----Original Message-----
From: jason telford [mailto:jr-@avalon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:38 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: RE: gonna be a fun rebuild i think


Is it really going to be worth it to bother? With your description, it
sounds like you'll need new cylinders. In that case, the only advantage
to freeing the pistons is to recover the con rods. You may want to take
a look at them to assess their condition and whether it's worth
recovering them.

Cheers,
Jason

bikeworx wrote:
 
Pulled a plug on my Eldo and the NASTIEST colored water came pourin
out..............something tells me this is gonna be fun lol


BikeWorx®
South Haven, Michigan
U.S. of A

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