[TPR] Still cleaning things for the engine going into the Pantera

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Why plug 6 is nasty (yes it was number 6, not 5), might be a trick.  I 
can't really seem to find anything wrong.  The only observation I had 
during disassembly was that on the head, both 5 and 6 combustion 
chambers seemed "damp" compared to the others.  The head gasket appeared 
to have been sufficiently sealed, but I couldn't say for certain.

The head shop is going to check and mill the surface just in case.  I 
may need to have the block checked too.

If it was from the rings no sealing... how can I tell that?  What 
tell-tale signs would I look for?

Asa Jay
<not nearly as experienced as others.>

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 7/3/2012 11:59 PM, John Bentley wrote:
> My guess is the bearing wear is from initial break in from a dirty block but who knows. I would probably do a quick flex hone and a new ring set. Most important: NEVER discard good advice From an expert (in thus case Russ). Find out why plug 5 is nasty BEFORE reassembly. JB
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> On Jul 3, 2012, at 8:35 PM, Asa Jay Laughton<asajay at asajay.com>  wrote:
>
>> Well that's the thing I don't get.  It never was run low on oil, it was
>> never tracked, it was never raced.  It -looks- like it was run low on
>> oil at some point, but I couldn't tell you when.  It looks more like
>> some debris got in there somehow but there is no evidence of
>> overheating, not metal blueing or the kinds of things I'd expect (in
>> addition to the wear) if it had been run low.
>>
>> The cylinders are fine.  If I hone them, it'll take more meat out and I
>> don't want to do that.  I may berry-brush them but certainly not hone them.
>>
>> The rings look fine.  You think I should replace them?
>>
>> Asa Jay
>> <didn't budget for a total rebuild>
>>
>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>> &   Shelley Marie
>> Spokane, WA
>> ******************************
>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>>
>>
>> On 7/3/2012 8:23 PM, David in Durango wrote:
>>> Observations/opinion:
>>> new oil pump - that has had some dirt go through it.
>>> Hone the cylinders - I have a new hone you can use.
>>> re-use the rings???
>>> Look at those bearings again and tell me it never ran low on oil . . . .
>>>
>>> Just some thoughts . . . .
>>>
>>>
>>> david
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Asa Jay Laughton"<asajay at asajay.com>
>>> To:<tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 7:30 PM
>>> Subject: [TPR] Still cleaning things for the engine going into the Pantera
>>>
>>>
>>>> Today I spent time cleaning the pistons:
>>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=5310
>>>>
>>>> Then I inspected the oil pump:
>>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=5293
>>>>
>>>> I think I'll be getting a new oil pump.  The pistons on the other hand
>>>> are ready to re-install.
>>>>
>>>> Time to sit back, enjoy the holiday and wait for parts.
>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>
>>>> PS.  The engine just ate my tire budget.  It may be another couple
>>>> months before I have enough.  I'm trying to sell stuff though so maybe
>>>> I'll get some cash sooner.
>>>>
>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>
>>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>>> &    Shelley Marie
>>>> Spokane, WA
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