Let's Play A Game @ Engine Troubleshooting
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Old Pro Solo Guy
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Marlton NJ
Let's Play A Game @ Engine Troubleshooting
Since everyone loves engine builds:
Can you guess what made this engine stop after only 10 MILES on a fresh rebuild?
Without watching the video?
It is OK to guess, but no "answer spoilers" until a few have had a chance to play!
I'll give you some clues as to what "Jim" found on autopsy:
Can you guess what made this engine stop after only 10 MILES on a fresh rebuild?
Without watching the video?
It is OK to guess, but no "answer spoilers" until a few have had a chance to play!
I'll give you some clues as to what "Jim" found on autopsy:
- Seized engine
- Bent pushrod
- Basically good machine work
- One main bearing half shell @ .020" over others @ .030"
- One rod cap backwards
- No shims on main caps
- Valve guide clearances in spec, but on tight side
- Piston clearance in spec
- New pistons
- New valves
- New valve guides
- Umbrella valve seals
- Valve seats recessed
- No hardened valve seats
- Valves stems given a cross hatch pattern
- A couple of blue exhaust valves
- One big missing clue ???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: Western NY
I saw this the other day but won't say anything. pretty good channel. another good channel i just found is Precision Transmission. the guy explains everything and seems to really know his stuff.
Pat
Pat
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Old Pro Solo Guy
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 8,095
Likes: 4,449
From: Marlton NJ
Yes unfortunately I believe there are fewer of the good ones everyday.
My best friend was a great engine builder / machinist. He thought like this. Find the real problem.
I have tried to talk to a couple of other machine shops since he passed.....I was not impressed.
I even worked in a friend's shop for a bit and saw some of the shortcuts they and their suppliers take from the inside...... grrr...... it's a sad state of affairs.
My best friend was a great engine builder / machinist. He thought like this. Find the real problem.
I have tried to talk to a couple of other machine shops since he passed.....I was not impressed.
I even worked in a friend's shop for a bit and saw some of the shortcuts they and their suppliers take from the inside...... grrr...... it's a sad state of affairs.
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