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Re: Engine Reconditioning

To: "Daryl May" <mayfam@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: Engine Reconditioning
From: Les Myer <lmyer@qtm.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 21:02:28 -0500
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
In-reply-to: <199712302314.PAA14482@m3.sprynet.com>
Reply-to: Les Myer <lmyer@qtm.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
#1 - My cam bearings had to be sized/reamed (once installed) before the cam
would go in the engine.  My machine shop handled this for me.

#2 - Nope - gotta buy new pistons.

Les Myer
PDLJMPR

>I need advice on a 1275 engine  rebuild.
>1)  Camshaft bearings are shot.  Workshop manual lists an expensive
>sounding job of replacing them using a special tool and reamer.  I have
>also been told that you just press out the old liners and press in new with
>engineering adhesive to stop them spinning - no reaming required.  Anyone
>done that job ?
>
>2) Block needs a rebore, + 10 thou should be sufficient.  Current pistons
>look good to use again.  Can this be done using oversize rings in standard
>pistons or will I have to buy new +10  oversize pistons ?
>
>Can anyone give advice ?
>
>Guy
>78 Midget 1500
>70 Sprite 1275
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