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Re: U 20 Engine Questions

To: R Haug <haugchiro@moscow.com>,
Subject: Re: U 20 Engine Questions
From: Mike Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 07:38:41 -0700
Bob,
Here is the calculation for engine displacement:

pi/4 x (bore x bore) x stroke x  no. of cylinders divided by 1000

You first have to convert your measurements from inches to centimeters.

I came up with 2232 CC with the numbers you provided. Have you checked
the top of the pistons for the over size number stamp on them. You should
also be using a inside micrometer to accurately measure the bore.

The stamped steal pans do come with a baffle in them.

Hmmmm!! I wonder who noticed the bad cam and the welded upper chain guide
:-)

Mike
NOWROC

R Haug wrote:

> List,
> When Mike Poorboy was down last weekend I pulled the cam cover off for
> him to see the cam oiler tube and the cam on my engine.  I noticed that
> there was a bad cam lobe so I decide to pull the engine apart.  I have
> the head off and the pan off.  My head has been ported.  And the oil pan
> had an oil baffle welded in it.  Is this a stock pan or modified?  It is
> a steel pan, not the aluminum deep sump.  The engine is supposed to have
> about 20,000 miles on it.  Chains and tensioners look good.  At this
> milage, would you replace the rod bearings since the engine is out.  I
> will be pulling a rod cap off to look at them.  The cross hatch hone
> marks are still easily visible, so I don't know if I will pull the
> pistons out of their cylinders.  It all looks pretty clean.
> The cylinder bore measured with a dial caliper is 3.6" and the stroke is
> 3.348.  Engine is supposed to be 2150cc.  Does this sound right.  I have
> looked up the specs for a stock engine and these numbers do not match.
> BTW this is the Vern Colvin engine I was talking about earlier.  I will
> need to find/buy a cam and rockers now.  It did have a Delong 386-4 cam
> in it.  Thanks
> Bob
> 67.5


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