[TPR] Checking the specs, Asa's current Mach I engine

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Finished checking all the specs today.  All the pistons Mic at 4.0265  
(They are supposed to be 0.030 over Hyperuetectic).  There does -not- 
appear to be any appreciable wear on them at all.  I'm guessing they are 
slightly under 0.030 due to their metallurgy.  The are supposed to 
expand a bit when warmed up.  I could be wrong.

The rods measured at 2.436 which is right on the money with stock specs.

I'm now in the process of cleaning everything up.  I went through all 
the lifters and pushrods, cleaning and blowing them out.  Just oil 
residue, nothing more.  The cam looks in good shape (it should, it's a 
roller).  I started in on the pistons tonight, giving them a carbon 
scrape, cleaning the rings, ring grooves, etc.  Everything still looks 
practically brand new.  I probably have less than 10,000 miles on this 
engine.

I dropped off the block to have it cleaned and brushed.  The same place 
got the crank to polish.  The heads went to a different shop to be 
cleaned and inspected.  I should have all those parts back by late next 
week.

I found a place that sells ACL Race bearing and ordered a 0.010 over set 
for the mains and rods.  Just over a hundred bucks, sweet deal.  I need 
gaskets and seals still and then it's time to put it all back together.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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