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Re: Questions about engine rebuild and machine shop work

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Questions about engine rebuild and machine shop work
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 02:13:39 EDT
In a message dated 4/26/04 5:48:15 AM, ckotting@wideopenwest.com writes:


> Take the reciprocating and rotating internals to a machine shop (preferably
> one that does racing work) and have them balanced.  (Yes, even the
brand-new
> pistons.)  You'll be amazed at the difference in smoothness and
rev-ability.
>
>
I knew that there was something missing.   I agree with Chris that this makes
an amazing difference in the way these engines run.   I wouldn't do an engine
without it.

Annice & Bob
1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise) "The Sprite"
1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes) "Trevor"






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