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Old 05-28-2020, 09:19 AM   #12
BRENT in 10-uh-C
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Default Re: Engine inspection (with pics)

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no the plugs are not in order. Another observation, the head mimics the pistons in that the combustion chambers are black/sooty with a little bit of carbon buildup and the flat area is shiny but all had a light coating of oil. Also the carbon was "wet" on the head right above where the buildup is on the pistons.
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I pulled the valves. The guides were shot. I didn't take any measurements but they were quite sloppy. Without removing a piston, there is quite a bit of play at the top of the pistons side to side when I bring them up to the top. Not sure what to make of than as it seems to me that if the cylinders were wore it would show with a ridge at the top. Unless it was bored wrong or maybe this is normal for these engines, I don't know.

That is why I suspected & suggested worn guides.

Unless you have a decent selection of metrology, you are not going to be able to tell much regarding bore size and piston clearance.

The other thing you need to determine is just how far do you want to go with this project?
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