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1. Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 16:23:37 -0700 (PDT)
The assembly of my 1380 finally got started today. The crank is in, turns freely, no noticable end float at all (hope that's ok). VP7 cam is installed, but sticks out too far at the end (will ask APT
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00961.html (8,107 bytes)

2. Re: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: Paul A Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 19:35:00 EDT
Hi Ulix, By all means either get or make your existing ring compressor ito a "ripple" type. This gives a small amount of extra compression to the rings as they go by the bottom of the compressor, avo
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00963.html (9,270 bytes)

3. Re: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: "andy webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 05:40:07 PDT
I trust that you're using a good engine assembly lube, especially on the cam lobes and lifters.... Is this a 1380 ala vizard? I'll be interested to see how it goes..my 1136 (1098 +0.040) just does'nt
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00994.html (8,999 bytes)

4. RE: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Haynes, Mark" <mhaynes@ball.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 07:43:06 -0600
Ulix- remember to tap the spring compressor down around the edges as you tap the piston into the cylinder. I've found that one tap to the piston, and one tap to each of 3 or four quadrants on the com
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg00998.html (9,125 bytes)

5. Re: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Toby Atwater" <tob@taltec.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 13:29:28 -0700
Haha.... I was looking into mopars for my "other" project...(non LBC) but decided on a Chevy 502 straight from the factory. What really scared me is that this engine is 6 and a half times bigger (di
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01015.html (8,004 bytes)

6. Re: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 14:08:47 -0700 (PDT)
Yes, I am. I didn't know if I should use it on the piston and cylinder bore, so I used oil there. Yup, all parts from APT. Yes I've had a 5-speed for over 2 years. I can't wait for the car to be toge
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01019.html (10,111 bytes)

7. Re: Installing the pistons (score: 1)
Author: Rick/Carolyn <walters@mail.softcom.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 21:09:11 -0700
Hi Toby, I can honestly say you are correct in your assesment about Jags V12. It's quite a Engine and one big head ache. To change a valve cover gasket took two full days and many busted knuckles. Th
/html/spridgets/1999-04/msg01053.html (9,553 bytes)


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