Re: Rebuilds (was Re: more ramblings from Ken)

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <199811062103.VAA04493@specialdevices.com> "Ken Keith" writes:

> So you didn't replace the main bearings at all?  So, it wasn't a problem
> no to in your case.  In mine, I fear it might be a problem since the
> engine was overheated.
>
> No need for a ridge reamer as well?  Just use a regular hone and a
> hand drill?  The kind with the little balls on the end of the wires?
>
> There aren't any bearings on the connecting rod/crank area, right?  Just
> bearing on the block/crank part?  (I've never gotten into the "bottom end"
> of a motor yet, but there's always a first time)
>
> I guess I should do the Plastigauge thing.  Never did that one either.

The bottom end is very well documented in the microfiche - if there's
general interest I can post the Plastigage instructions.

The idea of a crank with new con rod bearing but old main bearings is
interesting - we believe that "EBD" (the ex-Audi press car that Roger
Galvin has just taken over) had the con rod shells but _not_ the
main bearing shells replaced 60,000 miles ago.  It's now starting to
growl a bit, so we might dive in there one winter weekend.

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