Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 22/8/12 at 09:08 PM |
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Blacktop Broken
In between alternator issues, I thought I would get my next project engine onto the engine stand so I can clear out the garage a bit and maybe start
slowtime strip-down of the engine.
It was one I got cheap (off here IIRC) and the car it came from was a water damaged write-off.
No history on it other than that. It turns over by hand but there was a 'clink' a couple of times when I turned it so time for a quick
'look see' as you do, and I noticed that #2 piston ain't doing the uppy downy thing. So I guess either the gudgeon pin holder on the
piston has gone or the conrod has broken.
At least I now know that a strip down is a good idea!
I know people are going to say "just get another engine" but I'll see what transpires first and keep my eyes out for replacement
internals. I am in no hurry for it anyhow so it will give me a project while I'm waiting to afford the next car 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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mookaloid
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| posted on 22/8/12 at 10:23 PM |
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Don't forget to post some pics up when you have found out what's failed 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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stevebubs
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| posted on 22/8/12 at 10:24 PM |
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If you're going the strip down route, it may be just as cost-effective to build something a little special...
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 23/8/12 at 08:13 AM |
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Sounds like someone tired to run it with water in one cylinder...
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snakebelly
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| posted on 23/8/12 at 08:31 AM |
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i recently picked up a free blacktop in kit form off a member here, only wanted a few bits so think i might have a set of rods if you need them, i got
the engine FOC on the basis that any bits i moved on were also FOC so if you want them there yours, the workshop is in Market Drayton so not a million
miles from Burton, ill be there Saturday if you wanted them. In fact ythinking about it you could have the whole bottom end.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 23/8/12 at 09:25 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
Sounds like someone tired to run it with water in one cylinder...
Yep, my thoughts too. Water doesn't tend to compress too well does it?
@snakebelly: u2u sent chap 
[Edited on 23/8/12 by Daddylonglegs]
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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ChrisL
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| posted on 23/8/12 at 12:33 PM |
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Tried it with a silver top and petrol, now have a blacktop. 1 bent con rod and probably a bent head...
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