1098cc proper rebuiilt engine

[les]

Exactly Paul, I cant believe we're here telling some folk why one needs a vice!! Maybe it was a wind up and I miss interpreted their posts.

[lowride stepside]

I have several vices but I don't think I used one when rebuilding my engine.
Why is one essential?

I have a few vices that are a must when working on anything

[PaulTubby]

wheres the best place to buy pistons, want good quality hepolite ones.....

[PaulTubby]

won the engine building bench lol

[bmcecosse]

Shop around for pistons once you know which size you need. Take care to make sure you don't get fobbed off with Low Comp pistons....... Don't worry about Hepolite pistons....... Someone asked about upgrades - and yes - I fully endorse fitting a 940 head and/or an MG Metro camshaft (or a 266 which is roughly the same...).

[PaulTubby]

These have just come up on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-AUSTIN ... 43b58e1062

[bmcecosse]

Hmmm - don't like the extra ring below the gudgeon pin - and they say for Mini.......that may mean they are 'press fit' gudgeon pins, if so - you would need a set of the matching Mini type con rods to go with them, and a brave heart to fit them !! However - if they are ''circlip' type gudgeon pins they will be ok with your conrods - assuming of course you haven't got the very early 'pinch fit' conrods (with a bolt in the small end) in that engine !! So - ask the seller before bidding.

[PaulTubby]

One thinks i should wait and strip my engine down. My machine shop told me THEY CANT GET PISTONS now, thats down to me as there supplier cant get them!

[bmcecosse]

Well -Bull Motif certainly have them and free delivery http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shopca ... ---Gaskets

[PaulTubby]

Will have to ring and ask what make they are....

[bmcecosse]

Why does the make matter???

[les]

Whoever thought we'd ever be fitting pistons made in China!

[PaulTubby]

Why does the make matter???

I fitted a set of KING pistons to a minor years ago and they didnt last five mins!

[bmcecosse]

Never heard of 'King' - but obviously there was something wrong with either the installation of the pistons or the management of the engine....... I've not heard any adverse comments about the pistons sold by Bully, whatever make they are. I gather Hep pistons are available from USA - at a huge price.........

[PaulTubby]

[bmcecosse]

Hope it goes well for you! Run it in carefully...........