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Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:58 pm
by 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.
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:26 pm
by lowride stepside
MarkyB wrote: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
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:38 pm
by PaulTubby
wheres the best place to buy pistons, want good quality hepolite ones.....
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:44 pm
by PaulTubby
won the engine building bench lol
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:47 pm
by 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...).
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:59 pm
by PaulTubby
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:27 pm
by 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.
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:41 am
by 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!
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:55 am
by bmcecosse
Well -Bull Motif certainly have them and free delivery
http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shopca ... ---Gaskets
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:26 pm
by PaulTubby
Will have to ring and ask what make they are....
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 12:24 am
by bmcecosse
Why does the make matter???
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:06 pm
by les
Whoever thought we'd ever be fitting pistons made in China!
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:17 am
by PaulTubby
bmcecosse wrote:Why does the make matter???
I fitted a set of KING pistons to a minor years ago and they didnt last five mins!
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:43 am
by 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.........
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:06 pm
by PaulTubby
Re: 1098cc proper rebuiilt engine
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:37 pm
by bmcecosse
Hope it goes well for you! Run it in carefully...........