[TPR] Asa's Engine rebuild update -eggs

David in Durango adin at frontier.net
Sat Jul 21 10:32:41 PDT 2012 

OR (probably not recommended?)
One could think that .003 is very close to .0028 and call that close enough 
with a HV oil pump (or not).

Seems a hill billy approach?  if the crank is already .010 under I'd think 
about not turning it to .020 - but that's my personal hangup.

Time for a Baconater and a Modelo Especial . . . .   We don't want any egg 
shaped main jounals!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com>
To: <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [TPR] Asa's Engine rebuild update


> Anyone?
> JB, any opinion on the use of shim stock to tighten up the tolerance on
> the main bearings?
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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> On 7/20/2012 8:29 PM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
>> Not much done tonight.
>>
>> - Reviewed the Plastigage.  0.003 clearance on all mains.  Spec calls
>> for 0.001-0.0015 Desired, with 0.0028 being max allowable.  Sounds like
>> I should probably shim and can get it from Napa.
>>
>> Alrighty then, it's been over 25 years since I shimmed a crank.  I've
>> lost the knowledge, but know it can be done.  I'm looking for expert
>> pointers on this... Russ???
>> - Shim both bearing halves or just one?
>> - How?
>>
>> Took inventory of gaskets.  Need intake, front cover, oil pan, front
>> main seal, one head gasket (will probably buy two just for good
>> measure).  Rest of rod bearings did -not- show up today (darnit).
>> Break-in oil did though.  I also have three bottles of assembly lube,
>> will use it liberally on all parts, mains, rods, cylinders, cam,
>> lifters, etc.
>>
>> Gotta get'er done.
>> Asa Jay
>>
>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>> &   Shelley Marie
>> Spokane, WA
>> ******************************
>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>>
>>
>> On 7/20/2012 6:41 AM, Asa Jay Laughton wrote:
>>> Oh, you're way ahead of me... :)   I'll have to move fast to catch up.
>>>
>>> Asa Jay
>>>
>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>> &    Shelley Marie
>>> Spokane, WA
>>> ******************************
>>> http://www.racingagainstautism.com
>>> http://www.teampanteraracing.com
>>> http://facebook.com/racingagainstautism
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/19/2012 9:44 PM, David wrote:
>>>> Well, dang. Asa Jay may(?) catch and pass me.
>>>>
>>>> Since the lift debacle: flywheel installed, clutch installed, ZF mated 
>>>> to Cleveland (never thought I'd see that again, balance point 
>>>> determined ( pulled the ZF separately - not recommended).
>>>>
>>>> Still plenty to do before the stab.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 19, 2012, at 10:33 PM, Asa Jay Laughton<asajay at asajay.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> - Cleaned the crank with a 0.22 caliber boresnake.  No residue.  Blew
>>>>> out with compressed air.
>>>>> - Honed the cylinders, put a pretty good cross-hatch in there (amazing
>>>>> how smooth and shiny the cylinders actually were before honing.)
>>>>> - Cleaned, scrubbed the block with clean rags, brushes where possible
>>>>> and blew out with compressed air.
>>>>> - Placed main bearings -dry-, with crank and Plastigage.  Torqued to
>>>>> spec using ARP assembly lube.  Will let sit overnight and check 
>>>>> readings
>>>>> tomorrow.
>>>>>
>>>>> - Waiting on balance of rod bearings.
>>>>> - Will probably assembly new rings to pistons tomorrow but may need to
>>>>> hold off piston insertion until rod bearings arrive.
>>>>> - May be able to install cam/lifters and spring/spider assembly (holds
>>>>> the roller lifters in place) this weekend.
>>>>> - May be able to assemble timing gear set (Pete Jackson quiet gear
>>>>> drive) and front cover too.  We'll see how it goes.
>>>>>
>>>>> - I should really pull the radiator this weekend too, in order to see
>>>>> how bad it is or isn't.
>>>>>
>>>>> Everybody check your harnesses.  The set Mad Dawg gave me a few years
>>>>> ago have now expired (was expected) so I need at least one new. 
>>>>> Helmet
>>>>> is still good, SA 2010.
>>>>>
>>>>> Still need tires, waiting for budget to replenish.  A little closer
>>>>> though... sold an old set of ARE wheels I used to run on the Mach I...
>>>>> since the Campy's look so much nicer on it now.  :)  ... and can 
>>>>> runner
>>>>> a wider tire on the rear!  Hoo rah!
>>>>>
>>>>> Photo uploads much later... trying to concentrate on the actual work 
>>>>> but
>>>>> still taking photos.
>>>>>
>>>>> Asa Jay
>>>>>
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>>>>> &     Shelley Marie
>>>>> Spokane, WA
>>>>> ******************************
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