Date:         Thu, 10 Feb 2000 13:16:47 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
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From:         Bob Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Organization: Boston Engine Exchange
Subject:      Re: Rod scratched-replace?
Comments: To: Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Sean Garrett wrote:
>
> Well I scratched one of my rods machined surface (piston end) while tapping
> out the pin. Its not a deep or large scratch. Can this be honed out or do I
> need to replace? If replace then do I have to replace all 4?
>
> Sean
> BTW thanks for replies on cam/crank. Bently covered this well too when I got
> home.
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Sean
you could use a scraper to get the high points or sand it with fine
paper until the wrist pin moves freely this is as I recall an air cooled
engine
I suggest you have them rebuilt and get the big end notched at the same
time to provide more oil to the pistons
when I rebuild the type 2 air cooled engines I hone the new cylinders to
give the pistons more room to grow. I eliminate the head gaskets and
shim the barrels
these changes come from voa as of 1990 for there rebuilt engines
also put new seats in the heads at a higher press fit so they stay in
Bob
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