This morning, we ordered a new set of Eagle Connecting Rods, all the coated bearings, and all the gaskets from BRD Racing, including the Cometic Head Gasket.
But then, Landers called me back this afternoon for a little talk.
Bad News: the edges of the pistons show substantial damage. So we called BRD Racing to order a new set of 89 mm pistons. But it turns out that 89 mm pistons are now out of fashion, and they don't even make rings for them anymore.
The guy at BRD Racing, who has been rebuilding these engines for 20 years, advised us against using such big pistons anyway, suggesting the sleeves bored at 89 mm were too weak, and corrosion could cause them to crack and fail. He advised going back to 87 mm(stock is 85 mm), and use domed pistons to increase compression. So that's what we did.
Of course, that means that instead of replacing one sleeve, we now have to replace all four... More $$$$
Will this ever end?
Until the parts get here and we get the block back, the engine will be sitting in an orderly fashion in Landers shop:
But then, Landers called me back this afternoon for a little talk.
Bad News: the edges of the pistons show substantial damage. So we called BRD Racing to order a new set of 89 mm pistons. But it turns out that 89 mm pistons are now out of fashion, and they don't even make rings for them anymore.
The guy at BRD Racing, who has been rebuilding these engines for 20 years, advised us against using such big pistons anyway, suggesting the sleeves bored at 89 mm were too weak, and corrosion could cause them to crack and fail. He advised going back to 87 mm(stock is 85 mm), and use domed pistons to increase compression. So that's what we did.
Of course, that means that instead of replacing one sleeve, we now have to replace all four... More $$$$
Will this ever end?
Until the parts get here and we get the block back, the engine will be sitting in an orderly fashion in Landers shop:
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