Operation Get Out of its Own Way

[PKFIRE]

Thanks, I think I can get custom ones made. The dealer said it would probably take 3 weeks to get them. I didn't feel like waiting so I decided to just get a piston.

[draggin50]

Don't blame you there! That's crazy!

[PKFIRE]

The bottom end is finally back together. I'll hopefully start installing it into the car this weekend.

[draggin50]

That looks good!

[PKFIRE]

Thanks! I just ordered another flex plate. The current one is missing a tooth. I guess I need to wait another week to drop it in.

[redfirepearlgt]

looks to nice to put in that toaster with wings. Well done. How about a glass hood?

[PKFIRE]

Haha Chad! Thanks. Glass hood??? No hood and saran wrap is much lighter and cheaper!

[NXcoupe]

Looks sweet!

[NXcoupe]

I took my first measurement after I reamed one cylinder. 3.783"
std piston range. 3.7795-3.7897.

Let's see how the others turn out tomorrow and after a good hone.

Wait, so the range is .0102"? Thats huge! Most are .002" range. Maybe .003. Ten thou is a lot.

[PKFIRE]

Check out bore standard. There is a bunch of wiggle room.

[PKFIRE]

Steamed cleaned my engine compartment tonight. It's not perfectly clean but it is 100x better than the greasy mess it once was.

[NXcoupe]

Check out bore standard. There is a bunch of wiggle room.

I hear ya, but read the next group to the right. It's.0004" spread. I believe that .0102" spread is a misprint possibly.

[PKFIRE]

Nice catch! Above there is a 96.00 to 96.03 mm spread which is 3.7795" to 3.8070" or .0012" spread.

[draggin50]

The piston clearance is a lot bigger too compared to the AC125A. Wonder why that is?

[PKFIRE]

I'm not entirely sure but I wonder does the diameter of the piston play a role in it?

[PKFIRE]

I had a short window before fiber to put on the new flex plate and lower the motor into engine compartment. I'll need to raise the transmission to line up the motor. Tomorrow I hope to have it mounted.

[NXcoupe]

Good job!

[PKFIRE]

Getting closer, mounted the crossmember, finished bolting up the transmission and put the head on today.

[draggin50]

Making quick progress! I cant even get in the garage let alone work on something!

[redfirepearlgt]

^^^ WHOA!!! HOLD ON THERE!! You have a garage the size of three of my houses. I've seen the photos. There's no way you filled that thing already. NO WAY!