Re: housing bore for main bearings on 7th series 8
Posted by Thomas Wilcox On 2010/8/14 15:24:48
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No, the line boring was not done with the block attached. Another bit learned. Another bit learned to late
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The crank was stored in the crankcase. I left everything as it was shipped from the machine shop.
32model901 wrote:
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If possible find out if the mains in the crankcase were line bored while it was bolted to the block.
No, the line boring was not done with the block attached. Another bit learned. Another bit learned to late
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If the crankshaft has been stored horizontal for two years, check it for straightness before you check clearance in the mains. You should always store a crankshaft vertical, if it is stored horizontal for a length of time it could have bowed.
Regards,
Dave
The crank was stored in the crankcase. I left everything as it was shipped from the machine shop.
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