<VV> Here we go again...

[Ron]

Here's a case where all I can do is caution everybody on the potential 
pitfalls of going cheap on an engine.  Often it doesn't work and to quote an 
oft used phrase, don't ask me how I know!  It's a lot of work to do an 
engine so don't try to go cheap on it or you may have exactly the problem 
that Barry is now having.  Or, at least some variation of it.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "D. Barry Ellison" <bars84crx at hotmail.com>
To: <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 3:35 AM
Subject: <VV> Here we go again...


> Although I know how they work, my execution must suck royally.  Not 
> looking for sympathy, just expressing frustration to those who have BTDT.
>
> Just installed a set of used jugs/pistons/rings (total seal) that came 
> from a running car purchased from a race guy.  Had "only a few miles on 
> them"  I checked them over before installation.  Looks like a valve seat 
> let loose on all of them.
>
> All was good for a while except for some pinging.  Fixed that finally by 
> retarding timing.  She's only seen 93 octane.  Had an annoying oil leak 
> since it's startup though.  Replaced the rear seal twice, tightened oil 
> pan nuts, etc.  Starting blowing more oil the last few days.  Tracked it 
> down to crank case pressure.  Cranked it with no breather - the vent tube 
> looks like a smoke stack.  Put my finger on it for 3 secs, pulled it off, 
> PFFFFsssssss. (Yes, orifice is clear) Compression test left bank, 
> 150,150,150, right bank, 120,150,50.  Yep, fifty.  Tested it twice.
>
> Put my tools up and came inside for the night.  I'll test more when I feel 
> like it, hopefully tonight.  Suspect broken ring, broken piston, etc.
>
> Just can't get a break.  Makes a guy want to just give up and go back to 
> CRX's.  Might not ever go back into another engine again.
>
> Barry in SC
> 2 lates, 2 earlies, might just sale it all and be done with it.  My dad 
> offered me $1500 for the lot and to be honest, it's tempting.  I told him 
> for that I'd throw in all the tools, too.
>
> <insert every expletive known to man including the ones in A Christmas 
> Story>
>
>
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